Senior Manager, Portfolio Management Platforms (Eastern Europe)

Masdar; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global renewable energy firm seeks an experienced professional to oversee operational clean energy assets in Europe. The role involves managing relationships with investment partners, assessing asset performance, and implementing financial controls. Ideal candidates have an MBA or similar qualification, extensive experience in energy investment, and strong analytical skills. Proficiency in Greek is a plus. This full-time position requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in senior roles in energy and renewables investment.
• Experience with financial and operational controls frameworks.
• Experience in renewable energy/infrastructure investments.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational clean energy assets in the Europe region.
• Build relationships with investment partners and portfolio companies.
• Assess ongoing asset performance and enhance value.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Exceptional communication

Interpersonal skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Education

MBA or relevant Masters degree

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Asset management software

Job description

Job purpose:

To manage the portfolio of all operational clean energy assets in the Europe region to deliver the business cases and to maximize value by ways of financial engineering, operational enhancements, relationship management and strategic exits while practising best‑in‑class governance and adhering to reporting needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the due diligence streams, third‑party consultants, ownership and accountability, financial modelling, preparation of internal briefing material and closing arrangements.
• Prepare and implement financial and operational controls frameworks and processes in a portfolio management environment.
• Execute portfolio activities across multiple energy and preferably renewable operating assets.
• Ensure achievement of operational and financial turnaround in energy and renewable assets.
• Manage post‑acquisition integration and asset optimisation (operations, technical, financial).

Management of relationships with investment partners:

• Develop professional relationships with Masdar Investment Partners (e.g. JVs) and actively participate in meetings ensuring adequate representation of Masdar and its interests at all times.
• Conduct regular high‑intensity interaction with investment partners, portfolio companies and projects and contribute to accurate information exchange through various reports.

Management and reporting on asset performance:

• Manage and report on periodic assessments of ongoing asset performance, continued value‑enhancement potential and areas of risk on the asset base.
• Ensure accurate monitoring and assessment of asset value and risk drivers as well as systematic reporting and prioritisation of opportunities and risks.

Manage third‑party capital and debt relevant to asset management:

• Act as a focal point to providers of third‑party financing for assigned assets and identify and manage the implementation of refinancing levers for value enhancement.
• Maintain relationships with financing parties to understand market status and trends.

Management of exit opportunities:

• Identify and evaluate exit opportunities and exit strategy for assets that are being managed and act as a focal point for potential buyers.
• Maintain familiarity and connections with potential asset off‑takers.

Management of stakeholders and third‑party service providers:

• Ensure relationships with service level providers are managed smoothly and effectively in a way that guarantees that Masdar is provided with quality and timely services in line with relevant service level agreements.
• As and when required by management personally manage key relationships/negotiations with relevant internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure the negotiation and agreement of favourable deals and agreements that safeguard Masdar’s best interests while ensuring the delivery of necessary needs/goals.

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or relevant Masters degree from a top‑tier internationally recognized higher education institution.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.

Preferred Experience:

• 10-12 years of experience in senior roles in energy and renewables investment and asset management/portfolio operations in an energy investment environment or an equivalent experience.
• Experience with preparing and implementing financial and operational controls frameworks and processes in a portfolio management environment.
• Experience in private utility IPPs or private equity.
• Experience in the assigned region is required (Greece).
• Experience in renewable energy/infrastructure investments and business development.

Job‑Specific Skills:

• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills leading to a consultative approach within a corporate / multifunctional environment.
• Ability to integrate and lead cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent understanding of value‑based management concepts.
• Extensive familiarity with commercial and risk concepts.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of tools and systems used in asset management.
• Good understanding of relevant rules and regulations.

Additional Information :

• Speaking Greek would be an advantage.

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Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full‑time