Senior Investment Associate - Renewable Energy - Kenya

EWI Recruitment is hiring a Senior Investment Associate for the Renewable Energy sector in Nairobi, Kenya. This full-time role involves supporting financial initiatives like corporate fundraising, project financing, and asset management. Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in project finance within energy or infrastructure, strong financial modeling skills, and the ability to work in diverse cultures. The position offers a competitive compensation package.
Senior Investment Associate - Renewable Energy - Kenya
• Location: Nairobi, Kenya
• Type: Full-time
• Sector: Renewable Energy

Overview

We are currently supporting a leading player in the renewable energy sector to identify and hire a Senior Investment Associate. This position is based in Nairobi and offers the opportunity to be part of a high-impact team focused on scaling clean and reliable power solutions across East and West Africa.

The successful candidate will support both strategic and operational financial initiatives, including corporate fundraising, project financing, asset management, and broader business strategy development. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with a passion for energy and infrastructure to work on complex, high-value transactions and contribute to Africa's energy transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Capital Structuring and Fundraising
• Support equity and debt investor processes, including due diligence, Q&A, and transaction execution
• Assist with the structuring of corporate and project-level debt, including local currency and HoldCo debt
• Contribute to the development of strategies around capital deployment and drawdown management
• Support structuring of non-commercial guarantees and ensure compliance with investor disbursement criteria

Financial Modelling and Investment Analysis
• Develop and improve financial models used across the organization
• Collaborate with commercial leads to ensure model accuracy and usability
• Review and provide input on financial models at key investment decision stages
• Support expansion and reinvestment analysis for existing projects

Strategic Finance and Asset Management
• Help shape long-term capital structure strategy (e.g., debt/equity ratios, FX risk, treasury, lender management)
• Track project asset performance and assist in strategic project evaluations
• Support financial aspects of operational projects and cross-functional initiatives

Corporate Strategy and Special Projects
• Provide input into business strategy across distributed generation and commercial/industrial segments
• Contribute to pricing, business model development, and entity structuring
• Lead or support strategic projects aligned with company objectives

Candidate Profile

Experience and Expertise
• 2-4 years' experience in project finance, investment, or infrastructure within energy, utilities, or advisory settings
• Strong background in structuring project or corporate finance transactions in emerging markets
• Solid understanding of PPAs, EPC/O&M contracts, concession frameworks, and infrastructure finance
• Experience working with international banks, DFIs, advisory firms, or private equity funds
• Proven project management skills and ability to manage cross-functional initiatives

Skills and Attributes
• Strategic thinker with the ability to navigate complex business environments
• Strong financial modelling, analytical, and communication skills
• Fluent in English; French is a plus
• Comfortable working across diverse cultures and with remote teams
• High integrity, curiosity, self-drive, and a strong bias toward action

Package & Benefits
The role offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonuses, health insurance, professional development, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and mission-driven team focused on expanding energy access across Africa.

How to Apply
To express interest or find out more, please submit your CV along with a short cover note highlighting your relevant experience. Early applications are encouraged.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.