Head of Investment

Join CrossBoundary Energy as Head of Investment in London or Nairobi. Lead the investment team, manage fundraising, and oversee risk mitigation for a $1 billion renewable energy portfolio. Enjoy a dynamic work environment and the chance to make a significant impact in emerging markets. Become the Head of Investment at CrossBoundary Energy, based in London, United Kingdom, or Nairobi, Kenya. This role involves leading the investment team, designing and executing a multi-year strategy to scale a renewable energy portfolio exceeding $1 billion. You will manage relationships with global investors and oversee risk mitigation strategies. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in challenging markets and enjoy opportunities for international travel.

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CrossBoundary Energy

Company Overview

Name

CrossBoundary Energy, a subsidiary of the CrossBoundary Group

Headquarters

Nairobi, Nigeria

Founded

2011

Size

Approximately 50 employees (80% African nationals) (source: crossboundaryenergy.com). Revenue estimates for the broader CrossBoundary Group range from $20.1 million to $72.3 million annually (source: zoominfo.com, growjo.com).

What They Do

CrossBoundary Energy focuses on developing, owning, and operating distributed renewable energy systems, primarily solar PV, battery storage, and wind solutions. Their portfolio includes 150 MWp of solar capacity, 50 MWh of battery storage, and 12 MW of wind energy, specifically tailored for commercial and industrial (C&I) clients. The company sidesteps unreliable grids by offering off-grid or behind-the-meter solutions, ensuring that clients can access reliable energy without the burden of upfront capital expenditures (source: wikipedia.org, archempartners.com). Their core services encompass fully financed, customized projects that include large-scale power generation sizing, energy management for hybrid sources, and advanced commercial modeling to demonstrate savings, making them a leader in the renewable energy sector in Africa.

Projects & Track Record

CrossBoundary Energy has completed notable projects such as the Garden City Mall solar installation in Nairobi, which is recognized as Africa's first LEED-certified mall, and the Balama Solar Power Station in Mozambique, which powers Syrah Resources' Balama Graphite Mine. The company operates a portfolio valued between $188 million and $285 million, delivering energy solutions to 30 clients across 14 African countries. Their development pipeline exceeds 300 MW, showcasing their commitment to expanding renewable energy access across the continent (source: crossboundaryenergy.com, archempartners.com). Current major projects include Madagascar’s first wind farm and additional solar mini-grids, demonstrating their innovative approach to energy solutions in underserved markets.

Recent Developments

In June 2022, CrossBoundary Energy successfully raised $25 million in equity and debt from ARCH Emerging Markets Partners, Bank of America, and the Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund to support solar mini-grid projects. Following this, in July 2022, they secured an additional $40 million in equity from Norfund and KLP Norfund Investors to expand their C&I portfolio. By Q1 2024, the CrossBoundary Group reported advising on $11 billion in transactions, with CrossBoundary Energy advancing mini-grid commissions in Nigeria, further solidifying their position in the renewable energy market (source: wikipedia.org, crossboundary.com). Their ongoing projects and partnerships, such as with PowerGen for Nigerian mini-grids, highlight their commitment to expanding energy access across Africa.

Working There

CrossBoundary Energy hires for a variety of roles in project development, energy expertise, construction, financing, operations, and advisory functions. The company actively recruits across its offices in Nairobi, Mauritius, Nigeria, and South Africa, with a team of over 50 professionals dedicated to large-scale systems and hybrid energy management. The company culture emphasizes curiosity, humility, integrity, and a drive for excellence, with a strong focus on local embedding, as 80% of their team consists of African nationals. While specific benefits are not publicly detailed, the firm promotes a collaborative work environment and engages in team networking events to foster community and mission alignment (source: crossboundaryenergy.com, crossboundary.com). Their recruitment drives emphasize the importance of aligning with their mission to provide renewable energy solutions in frontier markets.

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Job Description

We are not a development firm and we are not looking for typical development skills.

We are looking for talented candidates who believe in the power of the private sector to make a difference in the world's toughest places.

If that's you, contact us.

Why join us?

The CrossBoundary team is a unique group of people who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the most challenging and exciting markets in the world. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action. Learn more at www.crossboundary.com.

What you'll do

CrossBoundary Energy is recruiting a full-time Head of Investment to lead CrossBoundary Energy's Investment team. You will assume strategic and operational ownership over CBE's fundraising, investment management and risk mitigation of CBE's portfolio, investor and lender stakeholder management, and internal Investment team structure and execution.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead the design and execution of CBE's multi-year investment strategy to scale our renewable energy portfolio to over $1 billion of assets across more than 15 countries
Originate, structure, and close large-scale equity and debt transactions with global commercial funders, DFIs, and strategic investors
Oversee the development of tools, systems and processes that optimise capital sourcing and deployment, monitor portfolio quality and risk, and deliver strong investment returns
Build and maintain relationships with regional and global investors, lenders, and strategic partners, translating them into creation of long-term value for CBE
Design and oversee due diligence, risk assessment, and investment committee processes
Design and oversee portfolio risk mitigation strategies, including credit analysis, insurance programming, and hedging
Mentor and develop the investment team, fostering a culture of excellence, diversity, and innovation
Represent CBE externally as a trusted subject-matter expert and ambassador for our mission

Qualifications

Extensive experience investing in, or advising in relation to, the energy and infrastructure sector(s) in Africa or other emerging markets
A critical thinker who is intellectually stimulated to work at the confluence of energy and power, geopolitics, economics and the environment
12+ years of experience across the following:
- Commercial or project finance at a successful energy developer, platform or utility company
- Energy, infrastructure or project finance at top-tier investment or commercial banks
- Top tier energy or infrastructure focused investment firms
Demonstrated professional experience in:
- Corporate and / or project finance
- Advanced financial modelling and transaction structuring
- Due diligence and investment analysis
- Fundraising and / or transaction execution
Ability to think clearly, communicate effectively, and solve problems, and a ready desire to learn and grow in new and complex situations
Proven ability to lead diverse, distributed teams and manage multiple high-stakes workstreams

Who You Are

A strategic thinker who is a proven dealmaker or commercial leader with deep experience in energy or infrastructure investment
Passionate about creating lasting change within the energy sector in emerging markets
Comfortable leading complex, multi-jurisdictional funding and investment processes in the context of a dynamic and fast-growing business
Adept at building relationships with global institutional investors, lenders, and strategic partners
Able to operate in dynamic, fast-changing environments with incomplete information
A leader who can inspire, mentor, and grow a high-performing investment team

Think you have what it takes but not sure you check every box? Research shows that while men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women often only apply when they meet every requirement. If you're passionate about what we're building, we want to hear from you!

Location

Candidates will join our team in Nairobi, Kenya, or London, United Kingdom. International travel is expected within this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CrossBoundary is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].