Senior Investment Associate Job XSML Capital

Senior Investment Associate – Renewable Energy, Waste & Water Focus Job. Finance Jobs In Kenya

We are strengthening our fund management team in Kenya and are seeking a Senior Associate with experience in renewable energy, waste and water investments. The role involves sourcing, structuring, and managing investments, with a focus on corporate and SME solutions, such as commercial & industrial solar, battery storage, energy efficiency, and e-mobility, alongside commercial waste and water projects.

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Main responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities within Kenya and our other African countries of operation, particularly in renewable energy for SMEs, as well as waste & water investments.
• Prepare and present investment proposals with well-defined strategies to scale operations and create long-term value.
• Play a key role in deal structuring and negotiating investments to meet both financial and impact objectives.
• Oversee and enhance the operational, financial and non-financial (ESG) performance of portfolio investments.
• Develop and implement exit strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, banks, and the business community in our countries of operation.
• Monitor market trends and provide local intelligence on the renewable energy and waste/water sectors.

Required skills

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management, or Engineering. CFA or ACCA qualification is a plus.
• Minimum of five years of experience in the financial sector, with a successful track record in financing renewable energy projects and/or water/waste investments, ideally for SMEs in East, Central and Southern Africa; or financial experience within a renewable energy or waste & water firm. You have been in the lead and have closed several transactions in the above-mentioned sectors.
• Strong financial analysis and modelling skills.
• In-depth understanding of the Kenyan business environment and key players in the renewable energy sector across East, Central and Southern Africa.
• Proven ability to lead transaction teams and work effectively within a team setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and presentation skills; fluency in English. Any additional language like French or Portuguese is a plus.
• Must be based in Nairobi, Kenya, and the preferred candidate is allowed to work in Kenya without sponsorship of a work permit.

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How to Apply

Please send your CV (maximum 2 pages) and cover letter to jobs@xsmlcapital.com.