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Role Summary
The Senior Investment Director will lead the Climate and Energy Transition team of 10 investment professionals, reporting to the Deputy Director - Head of Investment. The successful candidate will be a member of the ISIF Portfolio Management Committee which reviews all ISIF investments prior to recommending them to the ISIF Investment Committee and plays a key role in the management and monitoring of the overall ISIF portfolio.
Principal Accountabilities
* Lead the development and execution of ISIF’s Climate Investment strategy, ensuring alignment with national objectives and broader ISIF goals.
* Originate and deliver high-quality investments—both direct and platform—across key relevant areas such as energy, transport, waste, enterprise, and the built environment.
* Drive a robust pipeline of climate-related transactions from origination through to IC approval, close and portfolio oversight.
* Build and maintain strong networks with intermediaries, advisors, financial institutions, and government departments relevant to the climate agenda.
* Stay current on climate and energy policy and regulatory developments; represent ISIF in key climate-related forums.
* Lead complex transactions, negotiations, and portfolio activities, ensuring alignment with ISIF’s dual mandate for financial return and economic impact.
* Structuring of transactions to align with ISIF’s mandate, including development and implementation of appropriate investment vehicles.
* Oversight of negotiation of appropriate investment terms and conditions.
* Analysis of the opportunity and progression of the investment recommendation through internal governance and approval processes.
* Oversee due diligence, legal documentation, and transaction execution; ensure best‑in‑class analysis and compliance with ISIF standards.
* Develop and motivate a high-performing investment team aligned with the clients culture and values and support and oversee the team’s professional development.
* Continuously review and enhance investment strategy, portfolio structure, and individual investments.
* Cultivate relationships across the clients team and externally to advance ISIF’s mandate; provide Climate and Energy sector‑relevant insights to colleagues and stakeholders.
* Act as ISIF’s nominee Director on the boards of select direct investments.
Knowledge
The ideal candidate will:
* Have a relevant third level degree qualification; Advanced degree, and/or professional qualification are helpful.
* Demonstrate a strong understanding of the issues surrounding climate change, energy transition, policy, and associated investment opportunities.
* Demonstrate strong leadership capabilities.
* Demonstrate a strong track record in climate related investment with technical proficiency across a range of climate/energy sub‑sectors.
* Strong project management/delivery capabilities and stakeholder relationship management is essential.
Experience
* 10+ years of private investment and/or corporate finance experience in Ireland or abroad, ideally in Climate or Energy Transition.
* A strong track record of sourcing and executing private investments.
* An extensive network of relevant contacts.
* Significant transaction leadership experience.
* Familiarity with key technologies in area of climate and energy is an advantage.
* Ability to engage with potential co‑investors to secure participation in investments alongside ISIF.
* Experience developing and delivering strategies involving input from, and coordination across, multiple stakeholders.
* Broad range of capital markets expertise and experience in management of private assets and related funds.
* Knowledge of Ireland’s investment and financing landscape, the climate and energy sector and market insights relevant to this role.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Project Management
* Investment Management
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