Fund Focussed Investment Manager - Strategic & Portfolio Initiatives

Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need many more people to help us make our vision a reality.

Octopus Energy Generation (OEGEN) is a leader in sourcing, investing in, and managing a wide range of utility-scale renewable energy assets. As we continue to expand our investment base, we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Currently, we manage a global portfolio of over £7 billion in renewable energy assets.

We are committed to delivering best-in-class responsible investment activity, offering like-minded investors the means and products to invest their capital sustainably. It is our ambition to change the entire energy lifecycle and make every green electron matter, delivering the best outcomes for customers, investors, the environment and society, accelerating the transition to net zero. To support out ambitious growth plans and long-term ownership of energy assets, we are expanding out team.

The role involves working from the London office approximately 3 days/week promoting flexibility.

What you'll do:
• Work directly with product heads and fund teams, helping to drive and deliver key commercial initiatives across the platforms

• Lead financings, refinancings, and exit processes end-to-end, managing timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables

• Identify, analyse, and execute value creation opportunities across the portfolio, including commercial, operational, and financing-led optimisation initiatives

• Work cross-functionally on value creation plans, supporting asset-level and fund-level strategies to maximise returns

• Act as the primary interface with external advisors (financial, legal, technical), ensuring high-quality outputs and efficient process execution

• Run meetings and workstreams independently, setting agendas, coordinating inputs, and driving clear outcomes

• Support investment and portfolio decision-making through targeted analysis, financial modelling, and synthesis of complex information as necessary

• Coordinate initiatives across portfolio companies, internal stakeholders, and third parties

• Operate as a trusted strategic and commercial lead, helping prioritise, structure, and execute on a wide range of strategic initiatives

What you'll need:
• Be a team player with the confidence to exercise judgement appropriately, engaging with colleagues at all levels of seniority.

• Transaction experience in the Renewables / Infrastructure / Energy sector from working at a fund manager, investment bank, project finance lender, industrial or in transactions advisory.

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modelling using Excel.

• An understanding of financial valuation theories coupled with core accounting and tax skills and an ability to read financial statements confidently.

• Commercial mindset, able to own investment decision making and understand the impact on potential investments.

• An ability to understand risks, reach a balanced appraisal of probability and impact, and build workable risk mitigation strategies.

• Project management and organisational skills.

• Evidence of managing complex workloads in a fast-paced environment.

• A self-starter attitude with tenacity, initiative and a willingness to commit to deliver the required results.

• An ability to focus on the ultimate customer (the investors who trust us with their money) in all aspects of the role.

• Ability to communicate with and influence a broad range of individuals, ranging from team members, project developers, landowners, project finance teams, lawyers, technical advisors, policymakers, the Octopus Investment Committee members and potential investors.

Our process usually takes up to 4 weeks, but we’ll always do our best to flex around what works for you. Along the way, you’ll chat with our recruitment team and your Recruiter will help you throughout different stages. Got any burning questions before then? Drop us a message at [email protected] and we’d love to help!

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. 🚀

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.