Investment Associate

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an outstanding Investment Associate to support a Project Development Fund, a blended-finance initiative accelerating early-stage, climate-aligned infrastructure across the continent. Focusing on originating and developing renewable energy, clean transport, sustainable water systems, green logistics, and other climate-resilient projects from concept to bankability.

The Investment Associate will play a key role in identifying opportunities, structuring project development investments, engaging with governments and sponsors, and shaping high-impact projects that attract institutional and concessional capital. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to Africa’s green infrastructure pipeline while working within one of the continent’s most innovative development platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development of a strong pipeline of opportunities by anticipating market trends and employing sector/sponsor/country knowledge
• Lead the structuring of project development and equity investments
• Participate and/or lead negotiations with sponsors, lenders, and public authorities
• Lead contribution to the development of projects in the portfolio with a strong focus on achieving bankable projects
• Have a good understanding of project and concession financing and policy issues
• Prepare project-related documents for internal and external audiences
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local/regional/global/infrastructure companies, banking and multilateral partners, and government officials
• Develop a thorough knowledge of the power and transport sectors, including major market operators and technologies
• Contribute to supervising portfolio companies

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ investment and industry experience in project development, investment and/or project finance in the power and/or transport sectors within:

 -a utility / concessions company

-the project finance / infrastructure / power department of a Tier 1 international investment bank

-the infrastructure department in a Development Finance Institution

-the infrastructure / PPP department of a transaction / financial advisory firm

-an infrastructure private equity fund with exposure to early to mid-stage project development

• · MBA, MSc or equivalent qualification from a Tier 1 university
• · Project management experience
• · Solid understanding of Concession agreements, PPA, EPC, O&M contracts
• · Demonstrated track record of closing transactions
• · Awareness of the latest trends and developments in financing infrastructure

Essential Qualities:

• Positive attitude
• Integrity
• Indefatigable work ethic – this role will regularly require late nights/weekends/travel
• Self-starter. High initiative
• Clarity of thought and action

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Interest in company mission, strategy and values
• Strong connection to Africa and intent to have Africa-focused career
• Strong understanding of the power and transport sectors
• Strong understanding of PPP project structuring and project finance
• 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, Portuguese a plus
• Strong inter-personal skills, ability to interact effectively with sponsors, partners and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds; living experience in emerging countries is a plus
• Prior knowledge of African infrastructure and relationships in Africa are a strong plus

Location:

• Flexible Hybrid working model (Morocco/Anywhere around the world)

CA Global Headhunters is an international staffing company with a specific focus on recruitment in Africa. Our extensive, diverse candidate network built up over 10 years comprises the most skilled and experienced candidates. We recruit talent of the highest standards across African sectors, including Mining, Oil & Gas, Engineering, Banking, Finance, Legal, Insurance, Commodities, and Agriculture. As African markets continue to grow and develop, so too does our skill and expertise, ensuring that we deliver the best service to both clients and candidates.

Thanks to our access to global networks and resources, we understand our clients’ cultures, operations, business strategies, and industries. We are always on par with the latest technologies and trends which assist us in sourcing the best talent for clients. Whatever stage of the project lifecycle, we can put forward the right candidates with the right skills.