Senior Investment Associate – Clean Energy

Norfund - The Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries – aims to create jobs and better living conditions by investing in companies that contribute to sustainable development. The fund is owned by The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and will help to establish and grow viable and profitable businesses in developing countries, which would otherwise not be initiated due to high risk. About half of the investment portfolio is in clean energy. Green infrastructure, financial institutions and scalable enterprises in the agricultural and manufacturing industries are other prioritized investment areas. Norfund has offices in Oslo, Nairobi, Cape Town, Accra, San José and Bangkok. Norfund's committed investments portfolio amounts to USD 3,5 billion in 150 companies. The number of employees is 100.

Would you like to work with renewable energy and help finance the energy transition in developing and frontier markets? We have grown our capital base and are looking for more people to join our team in Oslo. We are seeking a result-oriented person, with a strong interest in renewable energy finance in developing countries. The successful candidate must have the capacity to work both in teams and independently and be a resource for others in the team.  

Responsibilities and tasks:

• Support the investment teams in the full investment cycle from initial screening of investment opportunities, execution of transactions, portfolio management through to exit
• Assist in the evaluation of potential investments, business models and markets
• Assist with due diligence, financial modelling and preparation of investment proposals to the Norfund investment committee and board
• Support the management of the portfolio, monitoring performance and follow-up activities
• Update portfolio management system, report on portfolio and support in preparation of investment and portfolio reviews 

Specific qualifications for this position:

• Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance or equivalent with a strong academic record
• Strong analytical skills and a high level of accuracy
• Result oriented and with a structured, proactive and efficient work style
• Excellent communication skills
• Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience e.g. from transaction advisory, corporate finance, audit, consulting, banking or private equity

We can offer:

• A unique opportunity to gain experience with clean energy investments and the energy transition in developing countries 
• Highly competent and international working environment
• International travel and experience
• A role in small and focused project teams in a flat management structure

The position is based in Oslo.
We know that diversity contributes to better results and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. 

Questions about the position may be directed to Åsta Braathen, phone.: (+47) 98901025, 
braathen@hodejegerne.no. 

Please submit your application and CV by 5th of April.

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