Senior Investment Manager

The company

This is an established Australian independent power producer with a portfolio spanning operating, construction-stage and development assets across the NEM. With a strong pipeline approaching financial close, the business is deploying capital at scale.

The role

Reporting to the head of the investment function, the Senior Investment Manager will lead investment analysis across the development and construction portfolio. The role works closely with the capital markets, development, delivery and finance teams to shape which opportunities are prioritised, how they are funded, and how returns on committed capital are maximised.

It is a senior position in a lean, high-impact team, with direct exposure to executive leadership and the investment committee.

Key responsibilities

• Lead investment cases for development and construction-stage projects through to final investment decision
• Own and review project and portfolio financial models, including key assumptions on revenue, capex, opex and financing
• Support project financings, refinancings and lender processes
• Lead or support acquisitions, selldowns and partnership opportunities
• Prepare and present investment committee papers and board materials
• Assess new opportunities across generation, storage and hybrid projects
• Manage external advisers across financial, legal, technical and market workstreams
• Mentor and develop analysts and associates

What success looks like

First 3 months

• Build a thorough understanding of the portfolio, investment framework and financial models
• Take ownership of at least one live investment case

First 6 to 12 months

• Take a major project through investment committee to FID
• Play a lead role in a financing or transaction process
• Contribute to improving investment processes and modelling standards

The ideal candidate

• 6 to 10 years’ experience in an IPP, infrastructure fund, investment bank or transaction advisory team
• A track record of closed transactions in energy or infrastructure
• Advanced financial modelling skills and a strong grasp of project finance structures
• Exposure to wind, solar or battery storage, ideally across the NEM
• Clear, confident communication with senior stakeholders
• Tertiary qualifications in finance, commerce, economics or engineering; CFA or CA advantageous

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary and incentive package
• Hybrid working from a Sydney CBD office
• The chance to shape investment decisions on large-scale projects at a pivotal stage of the energy transition