Reporting to: Managing Director.
Location: Remote (GMT+1 time zone desirable).
Compensation: Competitive, according to experience.
We are seeking a Head of Investor Relations to join our dynamic, rapidly growing, and innovative organisation.
RELP is an impact-driven, independent nonprofit organisation that aims to facilitate the cheaper and faster deployment of renewable energy in emerging and developing countries. We aspire to increase reliable, affordable and sustainable energy, thereby mitigating climate change. Our MISSION is to accelerate the transition to clean energy by unlocking renewable energy markets to scalable private investments at lower prices, promoting sustainable economic development for the people.
We are very proud of our prominent Board of Advisors, which includes well-known personalities from the global renewable energy, climate, and business sectors. They are: Michael Liebreich, Rachel Kyte, Rebecca Collyer, Angelina Galiteva, David Rogers, Daniel Magallón, Charles Bai, and Felix Zhang as part of our team and board. Take a look at our website for all the details.
We are funded by philanthropic organisations, including the Rockefeller Foundation, Quadrature Climate Foundation, Ballmer Group, European Climate Foundation, Packard Foundation, IKEA Foundation, Oak Foundation, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, and Good Energies Foundation through Climate Breakthrough.
The candidate's main focus will be to spearhead comprehensive capital mobilisation efforts across various funding structures, while aligning meticulous impact analytics and ESG compliance with the expectations of an elite international investor base. You will succeed in this role if you can cultivate a robust portfolio of high-calibre institutional partners, articulate the value of intricate blended finance models through compelling advocacy, and orchestrate a precise engagement strategy that drives capital deployment from multilateral banks, philanthropic entities, and private offices.
If you like challenges, are passionate about renewable energy, and are looking for a job with a meaningful impact, RELP will be a great fit for you!
How you will contribute:
- Fundraising & Capital Formation
In close collaboration with the MD, manage end-to-end fundraising for current, future, and successor funds, co-investment vehicles, and continuity/exit options.
Develop and execute targeted roadshows and investor dialogues tailored to the risk/return profile of concessional instruments and catalytic capital facilitation.
Build and maintain a dynamic CRM and forecasting model to manage engagement, commitments, and funding velocities; maintain realistic fundraising timelines and milestones.
Structure and articulate fund theses around de-risking strategies, guarantees, guarantees-enabled credit enhancements, and blended finance constructs to attract MDBs, DFIs, sovereigns, GCF, philanthropies, family offices, DAFs, HNWIs, and impact-first investors.
- Impact & Sustainability Integration
Direct the synthesis of ESG and impact reporting, bridging development indicators—such as catalytic multipliers and avoided credit losses—with sophisticated financial performance metrics including IRR and DPI.
Maintain rigorous adherence to global benchmarks, including the IFC Performance Standards and Operating Principles for Impact Management, while tracking progress against internal impact objectives.
Develop sophisticated narratives and evidence-based case studies that illustrate the nexus between innovative financing and real-world outcomes, focusing on LCOE reductions and the expedited deployment of green infrastructure.
- Investor Relations & Communications
In close collaboration with the MD, liaise with existing and prospective LPs; address complex inquiries on capital calls, distributions, valuations, and impact reporting.
Lead preparation of investor materials (private placement memoranda, DDQs, annual/quarterly letters, news) and coordinate AGMs or investor days.
Manage due diligence processes with prospective investors, ensuring timely responses and high-quality documentation.
Cultivate a trusted, long-term investor base by delivering transparent updates on fund performance, capital deployment, and risk management.
- Strategic Leadership & Compliance
Collaborate with legal, finance, and investment teams to guarantee reporting precision, compliance with fund formation protocols, and rigorous governance (LPAs, covenants, and side letters).
Synthesize investor perspectives to refine organisational strategy, market positioning, and the structural design of financial products.
Analyse market intelligence regarding capital flows, appetite for concessional risk, and shifting policy landscapes to provide senior management with actionable strategic insights.
Articulate the unique fund thesis regarding de-risking mechanisms and guarantee facilities within emerging and sub-sovereign market landscapes.
Monitor evolving shifts in blended finance, credit enhancement frameworks, and concessional capital trends to align with international investor expectations.
- Partner with investment and impact colleagues to synthesize portfolio risk analytics and demonstrate stable, evidence-based performance to institutional partners.
What you will bring:
- 10+ years in investor relations, capital raising, institutional sales, or financial communications, with deep exposure to private markets and development impact investing. Prior direct work with MDBs/DFIs or sovereign-backed programmes is highly desirable.
- Established, credible relationships with a broad set of global LPs including MDBs, DFIs, sovereigns, GCF, philanthropies, family offices, DAFs, HNWIs, and impact investors.
- Proven expertise in articulating intricate blended finance models and developmental impact metrics into compelling advocacy and strategic communications for a global investor audience.
- Strong understanding of fund structures, guarantees/credit enhancements, risk-adjusted returns, subordination, waterfalls, and exit dynamics.
- Familiarity with impact metrics, ESG frameworks, and impact reporting standards; track record of producing credible impact reports.
- Proven ability to lead multi-stakeholder processes, manage multiple PMs, and meet fundraising milestones on tight timelines.
- Committed to high standards of governance, transparency, and ethical engagement with public-sector and philanthropic capital.
Preferred skills:
- Experience with concessional capital and catalytic finance instruments in emerging markets.
- Background in blended finance, risk mitigation, and credit enhancement programmes.
- Multinational or cross-border fundraising experience; fluency in additional languages.
Expected work dedication:
- Full-time position.
- Fully remote position (GMT+1 time zone desirable).
- Flexibility to travel.
- Your dedication will be full-time and exclusive to RELP.
Our value proposition:
- Competitive fee.
- International work environment.
- Flexibility and work-life balance.
- PTO.
- Learning Programme.
Be part of a high-impact project that makes a difference to people and the planet. Develop your knowledge and experience in an excellent work environment and a very challenging implementation project. Walk and learn from a professional and expert team referenced in renewables.
Anti-discrimination statement:
RELP is an equal opportunity talent acquisition player. You are welcome no matter where you come from, what you believe, or what you look like. All applicants are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.
We are interested in seeing what you can bring to the organisation. We are convinced that our different views, talents, and personalities make us better at understanding ourselves and our partners, and inspire us to think differently.
How to apply:
Send us your resume and a cover letter to [email protected], indicating the job code (Head of Investor Relations - NLD 01)