Primary Responsibilities
Lead the design and execution of CBE's multi-year investment strategy to scale our renewable energy portfolio to over $1 billion of assets across more than 15 countries
Originate, structure, and close large-scale equity and debt transactions with global commercial funders, DFIs, and strategic investors
Oversee the development of tools, systems and processes that optimise capital sourcing and deployment, monitor portfolio quality and risk, and deliver strong investment returns
Build and maintain relationships with regional and global investors, lenders, and strategic partners, translating them into creation of long-term value for CBE
Design and oversee due diligence, risk assessment, and investment committee processes
Design and oversee portfolio risk mitigation strategies, including credit analysis, insurance programming, and hedging
Mentor and develop the investment team, fostering a culture of excellence, diversity, and innovation
Represent CBE externally as a trusted subject-matter expert and ambassador for our mission
Qualifications
Extensive experience investing in, or advising in relation to, the energy and infrastructure sector(s) in Africa or other emerging markets
A critical thinker who is intellectually stimulated to work at the confluence of energy and power, geopolitics, economics and the environment
12+ years of experience across the following:
Commercial or project finance at a successful energy developer, platform or utility company
Energy, infrastructure or project finance at top-tier investment or commercial banks
Top tier energy or infrastructure focused investment firms