Aquila Capital offers compelling investment opportunities that drive global decarbonisation. Specialising in clean energy, green infrastructure and sustainable real estate, we are providing tailored fund vehicles and investment solutions with a focus on sustainability and aim to become one of the leading asset managers for sustainable investment strategies in Europe with a global reach.
For our office in Luxembourg , Hamburg or Madrid we are looking for a
Risk Manager (m/f/d)Investment & Fund Risk Management – Clean Energy
with focus on Clean Energy on a full-time basis. The team is part of our risk management department being in charge of the fiduciary duties in relation to our investment and fund business.
Your Responsibilities:
Take responsibility for the fiduciary risk management, monitoring and reporting of the company's clean energy activities (such as power generation by wind, solar/pv and hydro but also BESS and other investments supporting the energy transition) both on asset and fund level, throughout the entire lifecycle of a product / investment.
Interact with the Investment as well as Fund Management teams as business function as well as other relevant control functions within the company as appropriate.
Ensure the timely preparation of separate risk statements by the I&FRM CE team within the investment process based on independent analysis and risk assessment.
Present decisions of risk management in the Investment Committee or other panels upon request.
Prepare fund risk reports on a regular basis for senior management and supervisory board.
Your Profile:
Degree level qualification (or equivalent) ideally in Business Administration, Finance, Law or Risk Management (or similar)
Min. of 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in an AIFM, asset management company or bank
Proficient understanding of the specific renewable energy asset classes and good knowledge of the overall energy transition market
Good knowledge of how to assess chances and risks in relation to real asset investments
Be familiar with regulatory environment for investment funds & firms as well as relevant European regulation such as UCITS and AIFMD
Strong analytical skills and keen perception
Proficient verbal and written English is mandatory, other languages such as Spanish or Italian are an advantage.
Excellent interpersonal communication, and stakeholder management skills
Well organized, with attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously and deal with a busy workload
High level of initiative, independence and excellent organisational skills with a collaborative mindset.
Strong MS Office skills
Skills Required
- Degree level qualification or equivalent (Business Administration, Finance, Law, Risk Management or similar)
- Minimum 5 years relevant work experience, preferably in an AIFM, asset manager or bank
- Proficient understanding of renewable energy asset classes and the energy transition market
- Knowledge of assessing risks and opportunities for real asset investments
- Familiarity with investment fund regulations (e.g., UCITS, AIFMD) and regulatory environment for funds and firms
- Proficient verbal and written English
- Additional languages such as Spanish or Italian
- Excellent interpersonal communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, ability to work autonomously and handle high workload
- Strong MS Office skills
What We Do
Aquila Capital offers compelling investment opportunities that drive global decarbonisation. Specialising in clean energy, green infrastructure and sustainable real estate, we are providing tailored fund vehicles and investment solutions with a focus on sustainability and aim to become one of the leading asset managers for sustainable investment strategies in Europe with a global reach.
