Chief Investment Officer

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative development and investment firm is seeking a strategic leader to drive investment strategies and capital mobilization for transformative infrastructure projects across Southern Africa. This role involves defining investment strategies aligned with climate goals, leading complex financial transactions, and cultivating relationships with key financial institutions. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in investment banking or project finance, showcasing proven leadership in closing climate-aligned transactions. Join a forward-thinking firm that values sustainability and innovation in infrastructure development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in investment banking, project finance, or climate finance.
• Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, or Environmental Policy.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement multi-sector investment strategy aligned with sustainability goals.
• Oversee structuring and financial closure of complex infrastructure projects.

Skills

Investment Banking

Project Finance

Climate Finance

Financial Modeling

Stakeholder Management

Education

Advanced Degree in Finance

CFA or CAIA

Job description

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The Company: Development and Investment firm delivering transformational infrastructure across Africa

The Location: Hybrid - some minimal presence in their London entity, some travel to their Mozambique hub

The Opportunity:

Lead the Investment Strategy, Capital Mobilization & Project Finance Execution for the leading Infrastructure Manager across Southern Africa.

The Responsibilities:

• Define and implement multi-sector investment strategy aligned with climate and sustainability goals
• Lead strategy to access and deploy climate finance instruments
• Oversee structuring, modeling, and financial closure of complex infrastructure projects
• Originate and lead export finance transactions in coordination with ECAs and commercial lenders
• Cultivate relationships with multilateral institutions, sovereign wealth funds, governments, and anchor investors

Requirements:

• 10+ years in investment banking, project finance, climate finance, export credit, or development finance
• Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Environmental Policy, or Engineering. CFA, CAIA, or equivalent preferred
• Proven leadership in closing climate-aligned transactions, managing cross-border infrastructure deals, and leveraging sustainable finance frameworks
• Advanced financial modeling, ESG integration, stakeholder management, and team leadership.
• Fluency in English; Portuguese or French is a plus