Head of Investments in C&I Renewables - Investment Manager

Brock & Decker; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading private equity firm in Hamburg is seeking a Private Equity Director – Head of Investments to lead the C&I renewables strategy. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and a strong record in executing complex energy transactions. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and the opportunity to shape investment strategies contributing to the global energy transition.

Leistungen

Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus

Share options or equity participation

Opportunity to lead in a high-growth environment

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in private equity, infrastructure or corporate development, ideally in renewables.
• Strong track record in originating and executing complex transactions in energy or infrastructure.
• Fluent in English; German skills advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement the investment strategy for C&I renewable energy platforms.
• Originate, evaluate, and execute equity and hybrid investments across stages.
• Lead transaction execution including due diligence and financial modelling.
• Manage relationships with developers, EPCs, lenders, and strategic partners.
• Oversee portfolio companies, driving operational excellence and growth.
• Present investment opportunities to the Investment Committee and Board.
• Build and mentor a high-performing investment team.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Negotiation

Relationship management

Financial modelling

Transaction structuring

Ausbildung

MBA or CFA or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Private Equity Director – Head of Investments (C&I Renewables)

Location: Hybrid – | Regular travel to Berlin office required

The firm is a fast-growing private equity platform focused on investing in Commercial & Industrial (C&I) renewable energy projects, accelerating the transition to clean energy while delivering attractive returns. We are seeking a Director – Head of Investments to lead origination, execution, and portfolio management for the C&I renewables strategy.

This is a senior leadership role offering significant autonomy to drive value creation and shape the investment platform’s future growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the investment strategy for C&I renewable energy platforms (solar PV, battery storage, distributed generation).
• Originate, evaluate, structure, and execute equity and hybrid investments across development, construction, and operational stages.
• Lead transaction execution, including due diligence, financial modelling, valuation, negotiations, and documentation.
• Manage and expand relationships with developers, EPCs, co-investors, lenders, and strategic partners.
• Oversee portfolio companies and support management teams to drive operational excellence and growth.
• Present investment opportunities and portfolio performance to the Investment Committee and Board.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing investment team, fostering collaboration and accountability.

Candidate Profile

• 10+ years of experience in private equity, infrastructure, or corporate development, with a strong focus on renewables (C&I experience preferred).
• Proven track record of originating and executing complex transactions in the energy or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy development, financing, and regulatory frameworks.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and relationship management capabilities.
• Advanced financial modelling and transaction structuring expertise.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable operating in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
• MBA, CFA, or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work model with flexibility to work remotely and regular travel to Berlin and project sites.
• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus.
• Share options or equity participation aligning long-term incentives.
• Opportunity to lead a core strategy within a high-growth platform and contribute directly to the global energy transition.
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative culture with direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.