Head of Investment

1 day ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya CrossBoundary Full time $120,000 - $240,000 per year

Head of Investment
CrossBoundary Energy

About the Firm
CrossBoundary Energy, part of CrossBoundary Group, was launched in 2015 as Sub-Saharan Africa's first dedicated fund for commercial and industrial renewable energy systems, including hybrid power systems for the mining sector. CrossBoundary Energy is currently active in more than 17 countries and has a portfolio of over US$500 million of renewable energy projects for commercial and industrial clients across the continent. CrossBoundary Energy's approach to the industrial renewable energy transition has brought to bear some of the most significant mining hybrid projects in the world. CrossBoundary Energy is a direct investment platform of the CrossBoundary Group and is funded by ARCH Emerging Markets Partners' Africa Renewable Power Fund (ARCH ARPF). For additional information, visit

Why join us?
The CrossBoundary team is a unique group of people who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the most challenging and exciting markets in the world. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action. Learn more at  

What you'll do
CrossBoundary Energy is recruiting a full-time Head of Investment to lead CrossBoundary Energy's Investment team. You will assume strategic and operational ownership over CBE's fundraising, investment management and risk mitigation of CBE's portfolio, investor and lender stakeholder management, and internal Investment team structure and execution.

Primary ResponsibilitiesLead the design and execution of CBE's multi-year investment strategy to scale our renewable energy portfolio to over $1 billion  of assets across more than 15 countriesOriginate, structure, and close large-scale equity and debt transactions with global commercial funders, DFIs, and strategic investorsOversee the development of tools, systems and processes that optimise capital sourcing and deployment, monitor portfolio quality and risk, and deliver strong investment returnsBuild and maintain relationships with regional and global investors, lenders, and strategic partners, translating them into creation of long-term value for CBEDesign and oversee due diligence, risk assessment, and investment committee processesDesign and oversee portfolio risk mitigation strategies, including credit analysis, insurance programming, and hedgingMentor and develop the investment team, fostering a culture of excellence, diversity, and innovationRepresent CBE externally as a trusted subject-matter expert and ambassador for our missionQualificationsExtensive experience investing in, or advising in relation to, the energy and infrastructure sector(s) in Africa or other emerging marketsA critical thinker who is intellectually stimulated to work at the confluence of energy and power, geopolitics, economics and the environment12+ years of experience across the following:
  • Commercial or project finance at a successful energy developer, platform or utility company
  • Energy, infrastructure or project finance at top-tier investment or commercial banks
  • Top tier energy or infrastructure focused investment firms
  • Demonstrated professional experience in:
    • Corporate and / or project finance
    • Advanced financial modelling and transaction structuring
    • Due diligence and investment analysis
    • Fundraising and / or transaction execution
    • Ability to think clearly, communicate effectively, and solve problems, and a ready desire to learn and grow in new and complex situations
    • Proven ability to lead diverse, distributed teams and manage multiple high-stakes workstreams
    Who You Are
  • A strategic thinker who is a proven dealmaker or commercial leader with deep experience in energy or infrastructure investment
  • Passionate about creating lasting change within the energy sector in emerging markets
  • Comfortable leading complex, multi-jurisdictional funding and investment processes in the context of a dynamic and fast-growing business
  • Adept at building relationships with global institutional investors, lenders, and strategic partners
  • Able to operate in dynamic, fast-changing environments with incomplete information
  • A leader who can inspire, mentor, and grow a high-performing investment team
Think you have what it takes but not sure you check every box? Research shows that while men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women often only apply when they meet every requirement. If you're passionate about what we're building, we want to hear from you

Location
Candidates will join our team in Nairobi, Kenya, or London, United Kingdom. International travel is expected within this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer
CrossBoundary is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected]

Contact
Interested candidates should apply

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