Private Equity Director, Head of Investments - C&I Renewables

Private Equity Director – Head of Investments (C&I Renewables)

Location: Hybrid – [Specify Base City / Remote with regular travel] + travel to Berlin office as required

The firm is a fast-growing private equity platform focused on investing in Commercial & Industrial (C&I) renewable energy projects , accelerating the transition to clean energy while delivering attractive returns. We are seeking a Director – Head of Investments to lead origination, execution, and portfolio management for our C&I renewables strategy.

This is a senior leadership role offering significant autonomy to drive value creation and shape the investment platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the investment strategy for C&I renewable energy platforms (solar PV, battery storage, distributed generation).
• Originate, evaluate, structure, and execute equity and hybrid investments across development, construction, and operational phases.
• Lead transaction execution: oversee due diligence, financial modelling, valuation, negotiations, and documentation.
• Manage and grow relationships with developers, EPCs, co-investors, lenders, and key partners.
• Oversee portfolio companies, supporting management teams to achieve operational excellence and growth.
• Present investment opportunities and portfolio performance to the Investment Committee and Board.
• Build, lead, and mentor a team of investment professionals, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Candidate Profile

• 10+ years’ experience in private equity, infrastructure, or corporate development, with a strong focus on renewables (C&I preferred).
• Track record of originating and executing complex transactions in energy or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy development, financing, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Advanced financial modelling and deal structuring expertise.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable operating in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
• MBA, CFA, or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage.

What We Offer

• A hybrid role offering flexibility to work remotely, with some travel to our Berlin office and project sites as needed.
• Competitive base salary + performance bonus.
• Share options / equity participation to align long-term interests.
• Opportunity to lead a core strategy in a fast-growing sector and make a tangible impact on the energy transition.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with exposure to senior leadership and decision-making.