What you’ll do
The Investment Director will serve as a key pillar within our investment team, assuming lead responsibility for sourcing deals, structuring transactions, and overseeing portfolio performance across our designated markets. Reporting directly to the Head of Fund, the Investment Director will leverage extensive experience to evaluate high-stakes, precedent-setting transactions while shaping fund strategy and mentoring junior team members.
This position is ideal for an investor who excels in uncertain conditions, is invigorated by pioneering sustainable finance and natural capital initiatives, and combines sharp analytical rigor with strong interpersonal abilities to successfully negotiate transactions and create value amid complex market dynamics.
Primary Responsibilities
Deal sourcing and pipeline development entails actively identifying, originating, and evaluating investment prospects within reforestation, blue carbon, and sustainable agriculture and land use sectors in emerging markets. Construct and sustain a robust proprietary pipeline by leveraging a network of on-the-ground connections with project developers, governmental entities, and ecosystem intermediaries. Establish and implement a stringent screening framework to assess opportunities in alignment with the fund’s financial and impact benchmarks.
You will oversee the complete investment assessment process for corporate and project-level opportunities, conducting thorough financial modeling, reviewing carbon methodologies, and performing legal, regulatory, and environmental due diligence—including community safeguards and country/political risk evaluations. Additionally, you will design and negotiate investment terms while developing investment committee materials that present a compelling, well-supported rationale for your recommendations. All investments must adhere to portfolio return targets, impact goals, and established risk parameters.
Portfolio management and value creation entail assuming active stewardship of investments following acquisition, encompassing rigorous performance tracking against key performance indicators, early risk identification, and offering practical assistance to portfolio companies as required. Collaboration with project teams is essential to bolster operational resilience, enhance carbon credit issuance results, and capitalize on subsequent value-enhancing opportunities.
As the lead for strategic partnerships, you will identify and develop pivotal alliances—such as carbon credit offtakers, co-investors, and technical or research collaborators—to enhance the fund’s investment appeal and mitigate transaction-specific risks. In this role, you will serve as a senior relationship manager, engaging with partners throughout the entire deal lifecycle.
Investor relations support involves generating precise, prompt, and analytically robust updates on deal progression and portfolio outcomes to enhance reporting and stakeholder engagement. Additionally, this role assists in fundraising initiatives by compiling compelling, evidence-based insights that demonstrate the fund’s strategic vision in practice.
Who you are
With a proven track record in [relevant field/industry], we seek a candidate who brings substantial hands-on experience in [specific tasks or functions]. The ideal applicant must have at least [X years] of direct experience in [key responsibility or skill], along with a strong background in [related area]. Proficiency in [specific tools, software, or methodologies] is essential, as is the ability to [specific competency or action]. Additionally, familiarity with [industry standards, regulations, or best practices] is highly valued.
With over a decade of hands-on experience in investment positions—including a significant focus on emerging markets—candidates should ideally possess additional background in infrastructure, project finance, and/or private equity.
Proven ability to spearhead investments autonomously, guiding each phase seamlessly from initial sourcing and evaluation to final execution and ongoing portfolio oversight.
Individuals should possess practical experience in emerging market environments or collaboration with such settings, alongside a comprehensive grasp of the political, regulatory, and operational intricacies inherent in these contexts.
A graduate degree in business, finance, environmental science, or a related discipline is strongly preferred; possession of a CFA designation or equivalent credential is advantageous, though not mandatory.
We seek a candidate with a robust proficiency in technical skills, including but not limited to software development, system administration, and data analysis. Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++ is essential, along with expertise in database management systems like SQL or NoSQL. The ideal applicant should demonstrate hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and proficiency in DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes. Additionally, knowledge of cybersecurity principles and network infrastructure is highly desirable. Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to troubleshoot complex technical issues are critical to success in this role.
Proficient in building sophisticated financial models, with a particular focus on project finance, is essential.
Skilled in evaluating environmental and social safeguards, with expertise in community engagement and land tenure considerations for nature-based initiatives.
Proficiency in voluntary carbon markets presents a significant advantage, particularly knowledge of carbon methodology frameworks, MRV processes, additionally and permanence considerations, and risks associated with credit issuance.
We value the cultivation of strong professional relationships and extensive networks, as they are crucial for fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and achieving organizational success. This role requires individuals who excel in building and maintaining meaningful connections, both internally and externally, while leveraging these networks to identify opportunities and address challenges. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and a proactive approach to engaging with stakeholders at all levels. Key responsibilities include nurturing existing partnerships, expanding professional horizons through strategic outreach, and ensuring seamless communication across diverse groups to align with strategic objectives.
Cultivated extensive professional relationships throughout key emerging market regions to enhance market penetration and strategic opportunities.
A demonstrated track record of cultivating or fostering relationships with carbon credit offtakers, project developers, and co-investors within the nature-based solutions sector would be highly beneficial.
Effective communication skills and sound judgment are essential for this role. You will be expected to convey ideas clearly and collaborate efficiently with team members, ensuring alignment towards common objectives. Additionally, you must evaluate situations carefully, weigh options thoughtfully, and make well-informed decisions to drive positive outcomes. Strong interpersonal abilities and the capacity to assess risks will be crucial in navigating challenges and maintaining operational excellence.
We require strong proficiency in English communication—both written and verbal—with the capacity to distill intricate, uncertain scenarios into concise, actionable investment guidance tailored for senior stakeholders and investment committees.
Sound commercial acumen is essential, enabling you to effectively reconcile financial return expectations with meaningful impact goals.
Proficiency in languages pertinent to key regions, especially French, Spanish, and Portuguese, is highly desirable.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
Experience Required
10 years
