Climate Fund Managers B.V. (CFM) is a leading blended finance fund manager dedicated to securing a sustainable future by investing across global emerging markets. CFM has a long-term vision to structure cutting edge financing facilities around thematic areas of climate change mitigation and adaptation, including renewable energy, water and oceans, sustainable land use, and sustainable cities. CFM is established as a joint venture between the Dutch development bank FMO and Sanlam InfraWorks – part of the Sanlam Group of South Africa with offices in with offices in The Hague, Cape Town, Windhoek, Singapore and Bogota.

CFM is authorised by the AFM to act as manager (beheerder) of investment institutions and to offer participation rights in investment institutions. CFM is subject to supervision by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (Autoriteit Financiële Markten or “AFM”) and/or the Dutch Central Bank (De Nederlandsche Bank N.V. or “DNB”).

Job Purpose

We are seeking to recruit an Investment Associate/ Investment Manager (depending on candidate experience) to strengthen our Asia investment team. This role will be based in Singapore and reports to the Regional Head of Asia. The core focus of the role will be to support the Asia investments team in evaluating and executing infrastructure investment transaction for climate change mitigation and adaptation in developing Asia (renewables, water, sanitation, and oceans infrastructure). Travel will at times be required to countries within the CFM portfolio.

As a leader in the sustainable finance sector and a pioneer in the renewable energy, water sanitation, oceans infrastructure and green hydrogen sectors. We are committed to driving positive environmental impact through strategic investments in climate-related projects. The Investment Associate/ Investment Manager will play a critical role in optimizing the performance of CFM investments across Asia. The role will support the evaluation, execution, and management of renewable energy investments across the full asset lifecycle. This includes greenfield development projects, construction-stage assets, and operating assets. The role requires strong financial acumen, commercial insight, and transaction execution skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

Investment Analysis & Execution

• Financial modelling, valuation, and investment appraisal of potential transactions
• Coordinate due diligence processes across legal, technical, and financial workstreams
• Preparation and review of investment memos and presentations for internal decision makers and investment committees.
• Negotiate term sheets and transaction documents (e.g., SPAs, JV agreements)
• Assist the team in screening of opportunities to identify transactions that fit CFM’s mandate and thematic areas.
• Infrastructure investment financial modelling and analysis, including scenario builds and recommendations to management.
• Assist in cross-border transaction structuring, including taxation matters.
• Support transaction and portfolio teams across the deal process life cycle i.e., until exit

Governance & Reporting

• Implementation of due diligence work-streams e.g., manage advisers, review due diligence reports, and incorporate due diligence findings into investment analysis.
• Industry analysis and sector research.
• Knowledge manager for the transaction database, including relevant due diligence and project content.
• Process support for compliance, governance, and internal approvals, including but not limited to KYC, anti-money laundering checks and project reporting.

Portfolio & Asset Management Support

• Support asset managers in optimizing the performance of operating assets
• Monitor key performance indicators and contribute to value enhancement initiatives
• Assist in refinancing, divestments, or restructuring of assets when needed

Market & Policy Analysis

• Monitor energy markets, regulatory developments, and trends impacting investment strategy
• Contribute to internal thought leadership on strategic investment themes (e.g., merchant risk, PPA trends)

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, MBA or a related field
• 5 - 8 years’ experience within Private Equity or Investment Banking (M&A, corporate finance, or project finance) with exposure to infrastructure related businesses (energy, social infrastructure, water, waste, ports) in Asia.
• Strong financial modelling skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working on cross-border transaction structuring.
• Financial acumen – the capacity to demonstrate knowledge of and insight into financial principles and processes and identify inconsistencies in data.
• Ability to apply sound business judgment and an analytical, pragmatic, and creative approach to problem solving.
• Ability to plan and prioritize effectively; strong project / process management skills.
• Invests high levels of energy in work; Flexible & dynamic – self-starter, results driven, ability to deal with change
• Highly organized and structured, logical, and lateral thinker
• Team player, with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and add value
• Stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical, communication and negotiation abilities.
• English language proficiency in additional to other languages would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and ESG Principles, compliance requirements, including but not limited to IFRS standards.
• Technically proficient (Advanced) in Excel, Word, PowerPoint essential.
• Experience with working in emerging markets is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Behavioral Competencies

• Result-oriented - Being focused on achieving objectives and results, persevering in the face of adversity
  
• Devotion to quality - Demanding a high quality on outputs and acting accordingly.
  
• Planning - Systematically organizing activities and setting time frames, setting priorities
  
• Initiative – Identifying opportunities or solutions, and taking-action
  
• Analyzing and forming opinions - Being focused on examining matters in a systematic way
  
• Cooperation – Working with others in order to effectively contribute to a common objective.
• Situational Awareness - Being well informed about developments in one's environment and effectively using this information for one's own organization.
  
• Performance under pressure- Maintaining an effective performance under pressure, or when faced with setbacks or disappointment