Head of Investments in C&I Renewables - Investment Manager in Hamburg

Energy Jobline ZR; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 100.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading private equity firm is seeking a Director – Head of Investments to lead the strategy for Commercial & Industrial renewable energy projects. This senior leadership position involves developing investment strategies, managing execution, and overseeing portfolio performance in a hybrid work environment. Requires 10+ years in private equity, strong leadership skills, and fluency in English, with German as an advantage.

Leistungen

Hybrid work model

Competitive base salary with bonus

Share options or equity participation

Exposure to senior leadership

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in private equity, infrastructure, or corporate development.
• Proven track record of originating and executing complex transactions.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy development and financing.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement the investment strategy for C&I renewable energy.
• Originate, evaluate, structure, and execute equity and hybrid investments.
• Lead transaction execution including due diligence and negotiations.
• Manage relationships with developers and partners.
• Oversee portfolio companies to drive operational excellence.
• Present investment opportunities to the Investment Committee.

Kenntnisse

Private equity experience

Renewable energy expertise

Leadership capabilities

Financial modelling

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Fluency in English

German language skills

Ausbildung

MBA or CFA qualification

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Location: Hybrid – | Regular travel to Berlin office required

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)
• 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).
• 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.
• Fluent in English; German 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.