• Executive Director, Investments
• Investing in NSW energy infrastructure
• Ongoing Investment
• Sydney Based
• Competitive TRP reflective of skills and experience

Reporting to the CEO, the Executive Director, Investments (EDI) is a senior executive and member of the Executive Team responsible for structuring and executing catalytic investments that accelerate priority infrastructure projects in NSW to financial close and mobilising private capital. 

The EDI is responsible for leadership and management of the investment team and external commercial and technical advisors.  Together with the CEO, the EDI will develop the ESC’s pipeline of investment opportunities in accordance with the ESC’s Investment Mandate.  

The EDI, with the CEO, CRO, and Head of Credit, will continue to develop the ESC’s investment operations including development of investment policies and processes.  The EDI will contribute to the ESC’s investment strategy that mobilises private capital and accelerates delivery of priority infrastructure. 

About You

To be successful in this position, you will be an experienced senior Energy & Infrastructure financing / investment executive with a strong track record of leading and managing investments in renewable energy, energy storage and infrastructure projects across Australia. You are a senior leader with the credibility and judgement to work effectively with project sponsors, lenders, institutional investors and government.  

Key Success Requirements

• Proven ability to originate, structure and execute complex energy and infrastructure investments and progress projects through to financial close.
• Demonstrated ability to structure investments across the capital stack (including subordinated debt, mezzanine debt, and hybrid instruments) to unlock projects and bring investments forward.
• Extensive experience in infrastructure investment with a focus on greenfield renewable energy, energy storage or infrastructure assets.
• Proven track record in establishing and managing aggregated investment vehicles, portfolio management and establishing investment operations in an infrastructure investment context.
• Deep understanding of the regulatory and market landscape of energy investments, greenfield and development projects, and experience in navigating complex legal and financial structures.
• Demonstrated track record of working collaboratively with senior, highly specialised investment, legal and finance colleagues. 
• Degree in finance, economics, or related field with professional qualifications such as CFA, CPA, or similar.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, high ethical standards and sound judgment.

For more information read the full Role Description: Executive Director Investments

Who we are

The Energy Security Corporation (ESC website) is a NSW government-backed clean energy investor with a clear public mandate: to accelerate investment in large-scale storage, networks, consumer energy resources (CER) and enabling infrastructure to support a reliable and secure electricity system for New South Wales.  Our role is to unlock private capital by co-investing in clean energy projects.  With flexible financing tools, we help close investment gaps and move priority projects forward.

Through targeted, catalytic investment, we are accelerating the delivery of critical energy projects and securing the electricity system New South Wales needs, now and into the future.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

Applications close Friday 27^th March at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact:

Patrick Everest at JMES (Jon Michel Executive Search)

E peverest@jmes.com.au

Tel. +61 2 9235 9440 | Mob. +61 414 331 742

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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