Energy Sector Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead the firm's energy investment strategy across oil & gas, power, renewable energy, low-carbon technologies and related infrastructure.
• Originate and source high-quality investment opportunities through a strong network of energy-sector executives, developers, operators, investors, lenders/DFIs, advisors and regulators.
• Lead investment transactions end-to-end, including opportunity assessment, financial modelling, valuation, due diligence, structuring, negotiation and execution.
• Develop and evaluate investment theses, assess risk and returns, and present investment recommendations to senior management and the Investment Committee.
• Manage portfolio investments and work with portfolio companies on value creation, strategic growth, operational improvement and capital allocation.
• Lead and mentor investment professionals and contribute to the firm's fundraising, investor relations and market development activities.
• Present the firm's investment strategy to potential investors and build relationships with limited partners LPs to secure new capital.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field. MBA, CFA or other relevant advanced qualification is an advantage.
• 15+ years' experience in private equity, investment banking, investment management or management consulting, with significant experience in the energy sector.
• Proven track record of originating, structuring and executing complex investment transactions, preferably across energy, infrastructure or renewable energy.
• Strong expertise in financial modelling, valuation, due diligence and transaction structuring, including project finance and/or LBO modelling.
• Strong network and proven ability to originate proprietary investment opportunities and manage senior-level stakeholders.
• Excellent commercial, strategic, negotiation and communication skills, with demonstrated leadership experience.