Investment Director, Renewable Energy (Oslo)

Norfund; Oslo; On-site; NOK 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful investments

International exposure

Collaborative culture

Active ownership

Job summary

Norfund, based in Oslo, Norway, seeks an Investment Director to lead some of our most complex renewable energy investments across emerging and frontier markets. You will head multidisciplinary transaction teams, drive value creation, and work closely with portfolio companies and partners to advance the energy transition.

The role combines commercial investing with measurable development impact, offering leadership opportunities, coaching responsibilities, and a collaborative, international work

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in private equity, infra investing, project finance, M&A, or related fields.
• Proven leadership, with ability to drive complex investment processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the most complex investment processes from screening to exit.
• Oversee transaction teams and act as sparring partner and quality controller.
• Represent Norfund on boards and investment committees.
• Contribute to leadership development and value creation across the portfolio.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Commercial judgment

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Financial modelling

PowerPoint

Job description

Lead complex renewable energy investment projects, manage transaction teams, and drive value creation across Norfund's portfolio.

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
• At least 15 years of experience in private equity, infrastructure investing, project finance, M&A, or related fields
• Strong track record in originating, executing, and managing equity investments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience within renewable energy and emerging/frontier markets is an advantage
• A leading role in complex and high-impact renewable energy investments across emerging and frontier markets
• Significant responsibility in a highly competent, international, and collaborative investment environment
• Opportunity to shape companies and markets through active ownership and long-term partnerships

Would you like to play a key role in financing the energy transition in frontier and emerging markets?

Norfund is seeking an experienced Investment Director to join our Renewable Energy team.

Our Renewable Energy team invests across utility-scale generation, transmission infrastructure, distributed energy solutions, and solar businesses. Through these investments, we increase access to clean energy while supporting economic growth and sustainable development in emerging and frontier markets.

As Investment Director, you will lead some of Norfund's most complex investment projects, including project development processes, restructurings, and value creation initiatives across our portfolio. You will lead multidisciplinary transaction teams, work closely with portfolio companies and investment partners, and contribute to the development of both investments and people within the Renewable Energy team.

This is a unique opportunity to combine commercial investing with measurable development impact while helping build the companies and infrastructure needed for the energy transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and originate new investment opportunities.
• Lead the most complex investment processes from screening and due diligence through execution, portfolio management, and exit.
• Assess investment opportunities with particular focus on commercial, financial, operational, and ESG risks.
• Structure and negotiate complex transactions.
• Manage strategic partnerships, restructurings, and value creation initiatives.
• Oversee transaction teams and act as a sparring partner and quality controller
• Represent Norfund on boards, advisory committees, and investment committees.
• Contribute to the leadership and development of the Renewable Energy team, including coaching, mentoring, and potential people management responsibilities.
• Help develop capabilities, foster collaboration, and strengthen team performance across the investment organization.

Qualifications

We are looking for an experienced investment professional with strong commercial judgement, leadership capabilities, and a passion for sustainable development.

The ideal candidate brings:

• A Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience in private equity, infrastructure investing, project finance, investment banking, M&A, or related fields.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including leading teams, developing professionals, and driving complex investment processes.
• A strong track record in originating, executing, and managing equity investments.
• Experience with restructurings, challenging investments, and value creation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of equity investments, debt instruments, financing structures, and security packages.
• Excellent analytical, commercial, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience within renewable energy is an advantage.
• Experience working in emerging and frontier markets is an advantage.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to combine commercial investing with measurable development impact.
• A leading role in complex and high-impact renewable energy investments across emerging and frontier markets.
• Significant responsibility and influence in a highly competent, international, and collaborative investment environment.
• A collaborative culture characterized by trust, teamwork, and a flat organizational structure.
• The opportunity to shape companies and markets through active ownership and long-term partnerships.

We know that diversity contributes to better results and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Practical Information

The position is based in Oslo, Norway. A valid work permit for Norway is required. International travel is required.

For questions regarding the position, please contact:
Åsta Braathen, [phone], [e-mail].
Anette Myhre Vincendeau, [phone], [e-mail].

• Investeringsbank
• Private Equity

The Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries, Norfund, invests in the private sector in developing countries to create jobs, improve lives and support the transition to net zero. Owned by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norfund invests in renewable energy, financial inclusion, green infrastructure, scalable enterprises within agribusiness and manufacturing, and funds. Norfund also manages the Norwegian Climate Investment Fund and the Ukraine Fund.Norfund has offices in Oslo, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Accra, San José, and Bangkok. Its portfolio comprises NOK 43,2 billion across 245 companies. The organization employs about 160 staff of 33 nationalities.