Senior Investment Manager, Japan

Blueleaf Energy; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Singapore seeks a Senior Renewable Energy Investment Specialist to drive investment in clean energy projects. The role involves deal origination, transaction management, and leading teams in a dynamic environment. Required qualifications include at least 8 years of experience in investment banking or private equity, a degree in finance or a related field, and fluency in Japanese and English. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible work options, and comprehensive health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonuses

Flexible hybrid work model

Comprehensive health insurance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Infrastructure Funds Management.
• Ability to create compelling documents and presentations.
• Knowledge of securities and M&A regulations.

Responsibilities

• Originate and manage renewable energy investment projects.
• Conduct financial analysis, valuation, and forecasting.
• Lead deal structuring and negotiations.

Skills

Investment Banking experience

Quantitative and analytical skills

Communication skills

Team management skills

Fluent in Japanese

Strong MS Office skills

Education

Degree in Finance, Commerce, or related field

Job description

Overview

Blueleaf Energy is a leading pan-Asian renewable energy platform, owned by a fund managed by Macquarie Asset Management—one of the world’s largest infrastructure asset managers. We specialize in utility-scale solar, wind, energy storage, and hybrid renewables projects. Our mission is to accelerate Asia’s transition to a just, reliable, and affordable clean energy future, driven by innovation, strong local partnerships, and a commitment to sustainability.

Role Summary

As a senior renewable energy Investment specialist, you will be involved in deal origination, transaction management, deal structuring, business and financial diligence, arranging debt and equity financing and market analysis. You will be expected to work as a senior member of a highly effective in-country investment and project development team. You will also have the opportunity to lead and manage junior staff and step up to play a lead role in closing acquisitions and sell-down of projects and companies in the renewable energy sector.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Origination, due diligence, approval and financing of renewable energy projects, portfolios, development joint ventures and companies
• Assist in the origination of a pipeline of renewable energy projects and screen investment opportunities
• Maintain up to date understanding of Japan onshore renewables market, including for instance trends, market participants, precedent transactions, and opportunities and support review of strategy to fit environment
• Undertake necessary due diligence, financial modeling, risk analysis and mitigation in the structuring of complex acquisitions, developments and / or project financing transactions
• Lead and / or support commercial, legal and financial aspects of deal structuring
• Commercial review and negotiation of term sheets and contracts, including acquisitions agreements, shareholder agreements, joint development partnerships, MoUs, and assist in commercial review of power purchase agreements (PPAs), leases, EPC contract and O&M agreements.
• Prepare internal approval papers including analysis and assessment of relevant opportunities to facilitate the Investment Director, Development Director and Blueleaf Energy leadership team to make investment decisions
• Prepare project teaser or information memoranda for debt and equity investors, including responding to potential investor and financier’s commercial and technical due diligence
• Support presentation of deal pipeline and transaction details to the Blueleaf Energy leadership team and Board for review and approval
• With the support of internal and external counsel, ensure that appropriate legal documentation is successfully concluded in line with approvals and that financial close (i.e. first disbursement) is achieved in a timely fashion
• Arrange and manage regular reporting activities for internal progress management purposes as well as updating Blueleaf Energy leadership on the ongoing deals pipeline and expected timeframes of reaching key milestones
• Develop and leverage a network of professional relationships including key external stakeholders (e.g. financial, legal, and commercial advisers), relevant regulatory agencies and industry participants

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Degree or post graduate qualification in Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Actuarial or similar level commercial or technical discipline
• At least 8 years experience working in Investment Banking, Private Equity or Infrastructure Funds Management with a background in the infrastructure, utilities or renewable energy sector
• Possess strong quantitative and analytical skills to be able to conduct financial analysis, valuation and forecasting
• Ability to create compelling written documents and presentations presenting and supporting the financial analysis that has been undertaken
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Teams).
• Knowledge of securities and M&A regulations
• Proactive, detail-oriented and ambitious personality
• Ability to work autonomously / independently to identify new project opportunities and develop existing opportunities.
• Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and team management skills.
• Excellent written and conversational Japanese as well as ability to communicate with key internal and external stakeholders in English.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses tied to company success.
• Flexible hybrid work model
• Comprehensive Group Health Insurance coverage
• Career development and training opportunities

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Blueleaf Energy, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and foster creativity, and we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.