Chief Investment Officer

The Role: Chief Investment Officer The Company: Development and Investment firm delivering transformational infrastructure across Africa The Location: Hybrid - some minimal presence in their London entity, some travel to their Mozambique hub The Opportunity: Lead the Investment Strategy, Capital Mobilization & Project Finance Execution for the leading Infrastructure Manager across Southern Africa. The Responsibilities: Define and implement multi-sector investment strategy aligned with climate and sustainability goals Lead strategy to access and deploy climate finance instruments Oversee structuring, modeling, and financial closure of complex infrastructure projects Originate and lead export finance transactions in coordination with ECAs and commercial lenders Cultivate relationships with multilateral institutions, sovereign wealth funds, governments, and anchor investors Requirements: 10 years in investment banking, project finance, climate finance, export credit, or development finance Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Environmental Policy, or Engineering. CFA, CAIA, or equivalent preferred Proven leadership in closing climate-aligned transactions, managing cross-border infrastructure deals, and leveraging sustainable finance frameworks Advanced financial modeling, ESG integration, stakeholder management, and team leadership. Fluency in English; Portuguese or French is a plus

Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 5/1/2025