Investment Director - Market Leading IPP

Location London
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Ed Ireland

Contact email: e.ireland@mintselection.com
Job ref: 33139
Published: 1 day ago

Investment Director– Market Leading IPP

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Investment Director sought by market leading Independent Power Producer.

Our client has recently been acquired by a top tier Private Equity fund who are now looking to inject significant capital to accelerate the growth of the business. The Investments team will be responsible for taking major pipeline projects (~£5bn) to FID, maximising risk adjusted returns and targeting international expansion.

Already operating one of Europe’s largest Battery Energy storage portfolios, their >12GW + development pipeline consist of Batteries, Fast-Response Peaking Plants, Pumped Storage Hydro, and Green Hydrogen.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead of key commercial aspects to deliver portfolio of assets through all stages of development to financial close, leading all the relevant disciplines and workstreams required including:

  • Sourcing new acquisition opportunities in the Renewable space in Europe.

  • Be a deal lead on financing, offtake procurement and M&A processes.

  • Overseeing the financial modelling process and providing guidance to juniors.

  • Supporting team members in negotiating deal terms, preparing transaction documents, and

  • managing the overall deal execution process.

  • Proactively analyse the financial impact of individual project risk, regulatory changes, and the

  • economic environment on the group’s portfolio. Working closely with Project Directors and Policy

  • teams to drive enhanced equity returns.

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of experience in leading transactions / sourcing new opportunities with demonstrable experience

  • in renewable energy/flexible generation.

  • Experience in Investment Banking/Private Equity or comparable environment.

  • Proven commercial exposure to the Renewable Infrastructure sector (ideally with flexible generation), experience in industry due-diligence .and strong financial modelling skills.

  • Strong quantitative, analytical skills, excel and power point capabilities.

  • Experience negotiating and finalising key agreements from conception to close.

  • Ideally outstanding academic record with a degree in a relevant discipline.

London based. Strong remuneration potential.

Click to apply if you have an up-to-date CV or alternatively, email e.ireland@mintselection.com to arrange a confidential, exploratory chat.

Investment Director– Market Leading IPP

 

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