Blended Finance Investment Expert - Remote

Overview

The Blended Finance Investment Expert will work with an impact investor focused on raising equity for energy access in the global south, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. This role involves structuring investment funds that incorporate blended finance models and engaging with various stakeholders to optimize capital use.

In Short

• Facilitate workshops with fund stakeholders.
• Write an in-depth report on investment structuring.
• Analyze impact and additionality for investors.
• Design implementation roadmap for investment strategies.
• Engage with concessional capital providers.
• Balance risk and return for investors.
• Lead strategy sessions and decision-making processes.
• Prepare presentations for different audiences.
• Work remotely with potential meetings in London.
• Contracting period spans 3 weeks to 6 months.

Requirements

• Strong background in structuring investment funds.
• Experience with concessional capital providers.
• Expertise in capital stack design.
• Understanding of legal frameworks for concessional capital.
• Experience in emerging markets, especially Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and risk allocation.
• Ability to synthesize complex financial concepts.
• Experience leading workshops and strategy sessions.
• Fluent in English.
• Remote working arrangement with potential travel.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on impactful climate-related projects.
• Flexible remote work arrangement.
• Engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Potential for contract extension based on project needs.
• Contribute to the scaling of impact investing.