Director / Head of Investments (Private Equity) - Renewable Energy

ZipRecruiter; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading clean energy platform seeks a Director / Head of Investments for its renewable finance sector. This strategic role involves overseeing project financings, managing investor relationships, and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in finance, particularly within the energy sector, and will help shape the company's financial strategies while working in a hybrid model.

Leistungen

Attractive compensation package

Annual bonus

Participation in share option plan

Hybrid working model

Qualifikationen

• Experience in project finance, structured finance, or investment banking.
• Track record of leading international transactions.
• Strong network in infrastructure and renewables.

Aufgaben

• Lead structuring and execution of financings for C&I portfolio.
• Manage investor and lender relationships across geographies.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic Finance

Project Finance

Capital Structuring

Stakeholder Management

Fluency in English

Negotiation

Ausbildung

10–15+ years of experience in finance

Experience in energy or infrastructure

Tools

Financial Modeling

Cash Flow Forecasting

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Position: Director / Head of Investments – Renewable Finance (C&I Scale)

Location: Germany (Hybrid)

Sector: Renewable Energy & Infrastructure

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

About the Company

We are a next- clean energy platform backed by a leading global investor. Headquartered in Berlin, we develop, finance, and operate renewable infrastructure projects that accelerate the energy transition across Europe and selected global markets. Our mission is to combine technical excellence with smart capital to build assets that deliver long-term environmental and financial value.

We specialize in Commercial and Industrial (C&I) scale renewable energy solutions—targeting distributed infrastructure that can be rapidly deployed, scaled, and financed. Our work spans solar PV, storage, efficiency upgrades, and other distributed assets that drive decarbonization at the building, campus, or industrial site level.

The Opportunity

As Head of Investments, you will be a core member of the leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO and acting as a key sparring partner in shaping the firm’s financial strategy. You will lead the structuring and execution of complex project and corporate financings at the C&I scale, oversee capital markets activity, and manage key investor, lender, and partner relationships across geographies. This is a high-impact role for a commercially sharp, execution-driven leader who thrives in entrepreneurial and international environments.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Finance & Capital Structuring

Lead all aspects of project, corporate, and acquisition financing across the C&I portfolio

Structure senior/junior debt, mezzanine, guarantees, and equity instruments to support development and M&A pipelines

Own lender and investor relationships, from international banks to institutional capital providers

Serve as the company’s interface to external financial stakeholders, including negotiation of term sheets, loan documentation, and credit agreements

Business Partnering

Work closely with the CEO and business unit leads to evaluate capital needs and design financial solutions that support growth

Play a key role in M&A strategy execution—at both asset and platform levels

Support board-level decision-making with financial models, scenario planning, and transaction analyses

Team Leadership & Tools

Build and lead a high-performing team across corporate/project finance and financial planning

Enhance internal processes and develop best-in-class tools for asset pricing, cash flow forecasting, and investment decision-making

Set up and implement reporting and monitoring frameworks for internal and external stakeholders (e.g. banks, investors)

Profile We’re Looking For

10–15+ years of experience in project finance, structured finance, or investment banking, ideally within energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors

Demonstrated track record of leading international transactions, including debt/equity structuring, due diligence, and legal negotiations

Strong experience with C&I-scale renewable energy or infrastructure projects

Deep understanding of the European energy market and project development lifecycle

Strong network among lenders and investors in the infrastructure and renewables space

Fluent in English; German and/or Spanish a plus

Excel at navigating complex transactions and stakeholder environments with calm, credibility, and commercial focus

Hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset—comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments

What’s on Offer

Attractive compensation package including annual bonus

Participation in share option plan

Hybrid working model (Frankfurt/Berlin office + remote flexibility)

Strategic role with exposure to senior decision-making and long-term platform-building