Investment Manager

Haines Christo; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Haines Christo is seeking an Investment Manager to join its Transactions team in Melbourne. This role includes managing investment analyses and business case evaluations for various projects in the renewable energy sector.

The ideal candidate should have 7-10 years of relevant experience, strong financial modelling skills, and familiarity with the Australian energy market. This crucial position will involve responsibilities from deal origination through to financial close, supporting the company's growth.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience across M&A, investment banking, transaction services, corporate finance, private equity, or valuation.
• Renewables or broader infrastructure project finance experience is valued.
• Familiarity with the Australian energy market and AEMO landscape is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing investment analysis and business case evaluation for projects.
• Building and running project financial models; performing sensitivity analysis.
• Supporting equity and debt raising processes and participating in investor meetings.

Skills

Financial modelling capability

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Professional qualifications (CA, CFA) or MBA

Job description

Investment Manager, Renewable Energy Transactions Australia

The Company

A leading international renewable energy developer with an active and growing Australian portfolio is seeking an Investment Manager to join its Transactions team. The business develops, constructs, and manages utility-scale wind, solar, hybrid, and BESS projects.

Reporting to the Transactions Director, this role sits at the centre of investment evaluation and deal execution across the Australian portfolio. You will carry independent responsibility for select workstreams and work across the full transaction lifecycle, from origination and business case development through to financial close.

Responsibilities

• Managing investment analysis and business case evaluation for projects at all stages, from development through to acquisition, sale, or investment.
• Building and running project financial models; performing sensitivity analysis and deriving key valuation metrics including IRR, NPV, and return multiples.
• Supporting equity and debt raising processes and participating in investor meetings and materials preparation.
• Contributing to budget and investment memos and Board approval submissions.
• Evaluating new business opportunities including greenfield development and M&A.
• Coordinating progress reporting on investment assets and pipeline.
• Mentoring a Senior Transaction Associate.

Requirements

• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience across M&A, investment banking, transaction services, corporate finance, private equity, or valuation.
• Strong financial modelling capability across operating and development assets.
• Renewables or broader infrastructure project finance experience is valued.
• Familiarity with the Australian energy market and AEMO landscape is advantageous.
• Professional qualifications (CA, CFA) or MBA are desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and communicate analysis effectively to senior stakeholders.

This is a role for someone who is analytically strong, commercially minded, and comfortable operating in a high-output, entrepreneurial environment. The business has a significant pipeline and the Transactions team is central to its growth.