Chief Investment Officer

SkyNRG; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyNRG is a leading force in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and seeks a Chief Investment Officer based in Amsterdam to shape the future of investment across its portfolio. You will lead Investment Management, drive capital allocation and growth opportunities, and collaborate with the CEO, Board and shareholders to deliver long-term value and strategic impact for SkyNRG and the SAF ecosystem.

This senior role offers hybrid work and international exposure, providing the chance to influence

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in infrastructure, energy transition, project finance, private equity, corporate development or investment management.
• Proven track record evaluating and executing complex investments.
• Strong leadership and ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead SkyNRG's Investment Management capability and establish governance and standards that support disciplined decision-making.
• Further improve SkyNRG’s investment strategy, building on 17 years of SAF experience, network and track record, and the company’s overall strategic plans.
• Drive the evaluation and prioritization of major investments, strategic partnerships and growth opportunities across the portfolio.
• Bring an institutional investor mindset into the organization, fostering collaboration across teams and ensuring opportunities are assessed through the lens of strategic fit, risk-adjusted returns and long-term value creation.
• Provide leadership to Corporate Development and Project Commercial activities, building high-performing teams and fostering a collaborative, results-driven culture that aligns strategic ambitions, commercial execution and investment outcomes.
• Support the development of bankable, financeable and commercially attractive SAF projects.
• Lead selected M&A, partnership and corporate development opportunities that contribute to SkyNRG's long-term growth strategy.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Executive Committee, Board and shareholders on investment strategy, capital allocation and portfolio prioritization.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial judgment

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Investment evaluation

Financial analysis

Board interaction

Job description

As one of the leading companies in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), SkyNRG is developing and advancing projects, partnerships and commercial opportunities that will play a critical role in the decarbonisation of aviation.

As our portfolio grows in scale and complexity, we are looking to further strengthen our investment capabilities, combining strategic thinking, commercial insight and disciplined decision-making to accelerate value creation across the business. To support this next stage of growth, we are seeking a Chief Investment Officer.

Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Executive Committee, Board and shareholders, the CIO will play a central role in shaping the future direction of SkyNRG. This executive will bring an institutional investor mindset to the organization, strengthening how opportunities are evaluated, prioritized and executed while ensuring that capital is deployed toward initiatives that create sustainable strategic and financial value.

The Opportunity

The Chief Investment Officer will be responsible for leading SkyNRG's Investment Management capability and driving value creation across the business.

Working closely with the Executive Committee, Board and shareholders, the CIO will help shape the strategic direction of SkyNRG by ensuring investment decisions, capital allocation and growth initiatives are aligned with long-term value creation.

This role combines the analytical rigor of an investment professional with the strategic perspective of a business leader. It offers the opportunity to influence some of the most significant decisions facing the company while contributing directly to the development of projects and partnerships that support the future of sustainable aviation.

Your Role

As Chief Investment Officer, you will be responsible for strengthening investment decision-making and value creation across SkyNRG.

You will:

• Lead SkyNRG's Investment Management capability and establish the frameworks, governance and standards that support disciplined decision-making.
• Further improve SkyNRG’s investment strategy, building on 17 years of SAF experience, network and track record, and the company’s overall strategic plans
• Drive the evaluation and prioritization of major investments, strategic partnerships and growth opportunities across the portfolio.
• Bring an institutional investor mindset into the organization, fostering collaboration across teams and ensuring opportunities are assessed through the lens of strategic fit, risk-adjusted returns and long-term value creation.
• Provide leadership to Corporate Development and Project Commercial activities, building high-performing teams and fostering a collaborative, results-driven culture that aligns strategic ambitions, commercial execution and investment outcomes.
• Support the development of bankable, financeable and commercially attractive SAF projects.
• Lead selected M&A, partnership and corporate development opportunities that contribute to SkyNRG's long-term growth strategy.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Executive Committee, Board and shareholders on investment strategy, capital allocation and portfolio prioritization.

Key Areas of Impact

You will provide leadership on how capital is allocated across SkyNRG's portfolio, ensuring resources are directed toward opportunities with the greatest strategic and commercial potential.

You will oversee investment evaluations, valuation methodologies, business case development and portfolio prioritization to support informed decision-making at Executive Committee and Board level.

You will help maximize value across SkyNRG's portfolio by strengthening investment discipline throughout the project lifecycle.

From opportunity identification through commercial structuring and execution, you will ensure investment decisions are supported by robust analysis, clear governance and a strong understanding of risk and value drivers.

Partnerships

Growth opportunities are expected to come from a combination of project development, strategic partnerships and selective corporate development initiatives.

You will play a leading role in identifying, assessing and executing opportunities that enhance SkyNRG's position within the sustainable aviation ecosystem and support the company's long-term ambitions.

Organizational Leadership

You will collaborate closely with teams across Projects, Commercial, Finance, Legal and Strategy to strengthen how investment opportunities are evaluated and executed.

By embedding a common investment framework across the business, you will increase transparency, improve decision quality and support a culture focused on value creation and accountability.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a strategic and collaborative leader with a strong track record in investment, infrastructure, energy or related capital-intensive industries. You are able to build trust across diverse stakeholder groups and bring people together around complex decisions.

You combine strategic thinking with strong commercial judgment and have experience evaluating complex investment opportunities in capital-intensive environments.

You are comfortable influencing senior stakeholders, engaging with boards and shareholders and navigating situations where commercial, financial and strategic considerations intersect.

You bring:

• 15+ years of relevant experience in infrastructure, energy transition, project finance, private equity, corporate development or investment management.
• A proven track record of evaluating and executing complex investment opportunities.
• Deep expertise in valuation, financial analysis, capital allocation and investment decision-making.
• Experience working with executive teams, Boards and institutional investors.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• The ability to balance strategic vision with pragmatic execution.
• A genuine interest in accelerating the transition toward more sustainable aviation.

We recognize that exceptional candidates may not meet every listed requirement. If you are excited about the opportunity to shape the future of sustainable aviation and believe your experience can contribute to our ambitions, we encourage you to apply.

Location & International Exposure

Based at SkyNRG's Amsterdam headquarters, this role offers the opportunity to work across an international network of partners, investors and project stakeholders that are helping shape the future of sustainable aviation.

We offer a flexible hybrid working model, recognizing that impactful leadership can be delivered through a combination of in-person collaboration, stakeholder engagement and remote working.

This is an opportunity to play a defining role in one of the most dynamic and ambitious companies operating within the sustainable aviation sector.

As Chief Investment Officer, you will influence investment decisions that shape the future of the company, contribute to the development of large-scale SAF projects and help create long-term value for shareholders, partners and the aviation industry as a whole.

You will join an entrepreneurial and mission-driven organization where commercial success and sustainable impact go hand in hand, and where your decisions will directly influence the growth trajectory of both the business and the broader SAF ecosystem.

Is this you?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with SkyNRG? Explore our vacancies and become part of our company of change makers. Together, we can change the future of flying.

For more information about SkyNRG visit www.skynrg.com.

Please note: We do not accept sales inquiries or intermediary services.

At SkyNRG, we deeply value inclusion and diversity. As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair chance, irrespective of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.