Senior Investment Officer in Climate Finance, Sub-Saharan Africa

responsAbility Investments AG is seeking a Senior Investment Officer for Climate Finance in Sub-Saharan Africa, based in Cape Town. The role involves originating and structuring debt transactions in climate finance, including renewable energy and infrastructure. Candidates should have over 8 years of investment experience in climate finance and a relevant postgraduate degree. The position requires collaboration with teams in multiple locations and focuses on expanding investment strategies in the region.
responsAbility is a leading Swiss impact asset manager with deep expertise in private market investing across emerging markets. The company provides debt and equity financing to financial institutions, enterprises and mid-market funds, designed to generate measurable positive outcomes for people and planet alongside competitive financial returns. Impact and ESG are embedded throughout the investment process and supported by active engagement. As of 31 March 2026, responsAbility manages USD 5.9 billion in assets invested across around 70 countries and works with institutional, private and public sector investors to invest capital at scale.

Founded in 2003, responsAbility has deployed more than USD 17.8 billion in impact investments. Since 2022, responsAbility has been part of M&G Investments, a business of M&G plc, a global savings and investments group with asset management and insurance capabilities and a long-term institutional ownership base.

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In the context of our Direct Lending platform, we are aiming to further expand our climate finance investment activities in Sub-Saharan Africa and emerging markets.

We are looking for an investment professional to join the Climate Finance team in the function of a

Senior Investment Officer in Climate Finance, Sub-Saharan Africa

This role offers the opportunity to originate and structure debt transactions with climate finance players and contribute to the further development of our direct lending strategy in the region.

Your Main Tasks



Originate debt investment opportunities in the climate finance space, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate relevant infrastructure, e-mobility, and food systemsLead end-to end-deal execution, including sourcing, due diligence, financial modelling, credit appraisal legal documentation of prospective investmentsStructure and negotiate debt & debt-like transactions in line with the risk/return expectations of responsAbility-managed funds. Draft and present investment proposals to the relevant investment decision bodiesLead negotiations of legal documentation with support from legal advisorsLead thematic inputs in relevant market segments and technologiesExpand the sector-specific network across the region, by engaging with key stakeholdersContribute to the further development of the investment strategy across Sub-Saharan Africa, in close collaboration with key stakeholdersLiaise with teams located in Cape Town, Mumbai, Tbilisi, Zurich.

Your Experience And Skills

8+ years of investment experience in the climate finance spacePost Graduate degree in economics, business administration, finance, or comparable from a top academic institutionProven deal experience in climate finance, demonstrated through structured debt or equity deal referencesExtensive experience in leading due diligence processes in emerging marketsStrong network among climate technology focused companies across Sub-Saharan AfricaProven business development and relationship management skills, and ability to travel frequently across the regionProficient analytical, writing and presentation skillsExcellent business English language skills, with French as an assetPassionate about climate finance and impact investments; enjoys working with, and easily adapts to, different cultures