Senior Investment Associate at PowerGen Renewable Energy

Job Description

Activities:

• Support the closing of corporate funds, including:

  • Equity and debt investor processes
  • Preparation of due diligence materials and Q&A 
  • Support in financial modeling
  • Structuring of corporate vs. project debt
  • Structuring of local currency debt vs. HoldCo-level debt
  • Structuring of non-commercial guarantees
  • Capital disbursements (i.e. making sure all investors' criteria are met and drawdowns can be executed)
• Support in development and continued improvement of financial models, including:
  • Templates used by commercial owners and helping all commercial owners understand the various models and sign-off on models where appropriate
  • Reviewing final financial models for projects that reach the IC1 and IC2 stage and providing input and recommendations on final investment decisions
  • Project asset management performance tracking
  • Project expansion and reinvestment decision-making
• Support in developing a clear long-term capital structure strategy (i.e.  D/E ratios, treasury, project bank accounts and cash management, FX, management, corporate debt structuring, lender management and selection, etc.)
• Support Operations department by supporting and/or managing identified operations projects and/or initiatives
• Provide Input on Overall Company Strategy: This involves contributing to the strategy for the Grid and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) business vertical, business development approach, entity structuring, company and team structuring, and pricing of capital expenditures (CapEx) and tariffs
• Support Strategic Projects: Manage and support strategic projects, ensuring they are aligned with the company's goals and objectives. This includes project planning, resource allocation, and performance tracking.

Qualifications

Competencies & Experience:

• Passionate about transforming the power sector on the continent and providing clean, reliable and affordable power to millions of people and businesses
• 2-4 years’ investment and industry experience in project development, investment and/or project finance in the power sector within: a utility/concessions company, project finance/infrastructure departure of an international investment bank, infrastructure department in a Development Finance institution, the infrastructure / PPP department of a transaction/financial advisory firm or an infrastructure private equity fund with exposure to early/mid-stage project development
• Project management experience i.e. management of business initiatives/operational projects
• Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans that align with the company's goals. Experience in strategic planning, market analysis, and competitive intelligence.
• Solid understanding of concession agreements, PPA, EPC, O&M contracts, PPP project structuring and project finance
• Demonstrated understanding of project and concession financing and policy issues
• Demonstrated track record of closing transactions
• Awareness of the latest trends and developments in financing infrastructure particularly in Africa
• Strong business development and client relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on clients’ needs effectively and identify potential business partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; fluent in French is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with investors, partners and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds; living experience in emerging countries is a plus
• Values: Integrity, self-starter, curious, high initiative and bias toward action, positive attitude