Position: Director / Head of Investments – Renewable Finance (C&I Scale)
Location: Germany (Hybrid)
Sector: Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
About the Company
We are a next-generation clean energy platform backed by a leading global investor. Headquartered in Berlin, we develop, finance, and operate renewable infrastructure projects that accelerate the energy transition across Europe and selected global markets. Our mission is to combine technical excellence with smart capital to build assets that deliver long-term environmental and financial value.
We specialize in Commercial and Industrial (C&I) scale renewable energy solutions—targeting distributed infrastructure that can be rapidly deployed, scaled, and financed. Our work spans solar PV, storage, efficiency upgrades, and other distributed assets that drive decarbonization at the building, campus, or industrial site level.
The Opportunity
As Head of Investments, you will be a core member of the leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO and acting as a key sparring partner in shaping the firm’s financial strategy. You will lead the structuring and execution of complex project and corporate financings at the C&I scale, oversee capital markets activity, and manage key investor, lender, and partner relationships across geographies. This is a high-impact role for a commercially sharp, execution-driven leader who thrives in entrepreneurial and international environments.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Finance & Capital Structuring
* Lead all aspects of project, corporate, and acquisition financing across the C&I portfolio
* Structure senior/junior debt, mezzanine, guarantees, and equity instruments to support development and M&A pipelines
* Own lender and investor relationships, from international banks to institutional capital providers
* Serve as the company’s interface to external financial stakeholders, including negotiation of term sheets, loan documentation, and credit agreements
Business Partnering
* Work closely with the CEO and business unit leads to evaluate capital needs and design financial solutions that support growth
* Play a key role in M&A strategy execution—at both asset and platform levels
* Support board-level decision-making with financial models, scenario planning, and transaction analyses
Team Leadership & Tools
* Build and lead a high-performing team across corporate/project finance and financial planning
* Enhance internal processes and develop best-in-class tools for asset pricing, cash flow forecasting, and investment decision-making
* Set up and implement reporting and monitoring frameworks for internal and external stakeholders (e.g. banks, investors)
Profile We’re Looking For
* 10–15+ years of experience in project finance, structured finance, or investment banking, ideally within energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors
* Demonstrated track record of leading international transactions, including debt/equity structuring, due diligence, and legal negotiations
* Strong experience with C&I-scale renewable energy or infrastructure projects
* Deep understanding of the European energy market and project development lifecycle
* Strong network among lenders and investors in the infrastructure and renewables space
* Fluent in English; German and/or Spanish a plus
* Excel at navigating complex transactions and stakeholder environments with calm, credibility, and commercial focus
* Hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset—comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments
What’s on Offer
* Attractive compensation package including annual bonus
* Participation in share option plan
* Hybrid working model (Frankfurt/Berlin office + remote flexibility)
* Strategic role with exposure to senior decision-making and long-term platform-building