Senior Investment Manager (12 month contract)

Enertia Talent; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Enertia Talent is seeking a Senior Investment Manager in Melbourne to lead refinancing for a major operational asset, and to drive the execution of new investments across the renewable energy portfolio. You will liaise with lenders, advisors, and internal executives to align capital strategy with growth objectives.

The role requires deep experience in project finance, strong deal structuring capabilities, and a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in renewable energy project finance or structured finance.
• Experience in investment banking, advisory, or corporate development within renewables.
• Strong interpersonal skills; manage external lenders and senior executives.
• Experience leading debt structuring or refinancing of infrastructure assets.

Responsibilities

• Refinancing leadership: own the refinancing strategy for a key asset from market sounding to close.
• Stakeholder interface: act as the central point of contact with lenders, advisors, and executives.
• Investment execution: evaluate and structure new opportunities, JVs, and acquisitions.
• Financial modelling & analysis: oversee sophisticated project finance models and sensitivities.
• Commercial workstreams: support PPA negotiations, grid strategies, and divestments.

Skills

Project Finance

Renewable Energy

Deal Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Job description

We are a leading renewable energy company dedicated to accelerating the global transition toward a sustainable, net-zero future. We develop, own, and operate a diverse portfolio of utility-scale clean energy assets.

About Your New Role

As our Senior Investment Manager, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our commercial portfolio and driving financial performance. Your immediate, primary focus will be to lead the refinancing of a major operational energy asset, structuring and executing optimal capital solutions.

A critical component of this role involves acting as the primary interface between the company and our external partners, including lenders and financial advisors, while simultaneously aligning with key internal executives. Beyond refinancing, you will support a broad range of investment workstreams, deal originations, and asset management strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Refinancing Leadership: Take end-to-end ownership of the refinancing strategy for a key operational asset, from market sounding and model structuring to documentation negotiation and financial close.
• Stakeholder Interface: Act as the central point of contact, seamlessly interfacing with lenders, financial advisors, and other key stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Investment Execution: Evaluate, structure, and execute new investment opportunities, joint ventures, and acquisitions across the renewable energy landscape.
• Financial Modelling & Analysis: Oversee the development of sophisticated project finance models to assess project economics, sensitivities, and capital structures.
• Commercial Workstreams: Support ongoing commercial workstreams, including Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) negotiations, grid connection commercial strategies, and divestment activities.

About Your New Company

We are a leading renewable energy company dedicated to accelerating the global transition toward a sustainable, net-zero future. We develop, own, and operate a diverse portfolio of utility-scale clean energy assets.

About You

You are a highly analytical, commercially astute finance professional with a passion for the clean energy sector.

You thrive in deal-driven environments and possess the gravitas and relationship-building skills required to manage complex stakeholder dynamics independently

Qualifications & Experience

• Project Finance Expertise: Proven track record with a strong background in renewable energy project finance or structured finance.
• Professional Background: Experience gained within an investment bank, specialist financial advisory firm, or corporate development/investment team within the renewable energy industry.
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional interpersonal skills with proven experience managing relationships and negotiations with external lenders, advisors, and senior internal executives.
• Transaction History: Demonstrated experience leading or playing a major role in debt structuring, syndication, or refinancing processes for infrastructure or energy assets.

Why This Role?

• High Visibility: Serve as the face of the company to the external financial market while collaborating directly with internal leadership to shape our capital strategy.
• Tangible Impact: You will take immediate, visible ownership of a major financial milestone for an operational asset, directly influencing our balance sheet and growth capacity.