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 Hamburg, we are looking for a
Senior Fund Manager (m/f/d) Renewables / Clean Energy
The Role
As a Fund Manager, you will act as the key person for investors and assume overall responsibility for the growth and performance of a clean energy investment funds/ mandates.
Your responsibilities:
Lead the development and ongoing management of investment funds and mandates focused on clean energy assets
Construct and optimize portfolios through quantitative and qualitative analysis, translating insights into strategic and tactical asset allocation decisions.
Oversee fund-level finance operations including liquidity and capital planning, investment controlling, and comprehensive portfolio monitoring and reporting.
Serve as primary investor interface for portfolio-related matters, supporting investor committees and collaborating with Sales on pitches, meetings, and transaction communication.
Assess, structure, and execute new investments; engage in portfolio rebalancing, divestments, and other strategic initiatives with early involvement in the transaction process, including SPA negotiation.
Continuously evaluate key performance drivers against strategy and targets, enhancing the portfolio’s risk-return profile through active management.
Manage critical fund administration processes such as audits, resolutions, and data governance to ensure operational excellence.
Secure portfolio funding (equity and debt) in partnership with Group Treasury and Sales, optimizing capital structures across fund vehicles.
Drive automation and digitalization of fund and portfolio management processes; develop and refine analytical tools to improve decision-making efficiency.
Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and market dynamics in the renewable energy sector to inform and refine portfolio strategy.
Represent the fund through board mandates for fund and portfolio companies, contributing to governance and strategic oversight.
Your qualifications:
Professional experience within an AIFM, Asset Manager, Advisory Firm (+7 years experience).
University degree in business or economics or any other investment related field.
Strong AIFM experience, including fund governance, operational processes and regulatory requirements within an AIFM
Proven sector expertise in Clean Energy space
Experience managing institutional investor relationships and AIFM relevant stakeholders and service providers
High level of initiative, independence and excellent organisational skills with a collaborative mindset.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Qualifications such as CFA, CAIA, ACCA, etc. are considered a plus but not required.
Fluency in English and German (min C1) is mandatory, an additional European language is highly desirable.
Experiences in the renewable sector / clean energy funds or similar is mandatory
Skills Required
- 7+ years professional experience within an AIFM, Asset Manager, or Advisory Firm
- University degree in business, economics, or an investment-related field
- Strong AIFM experience including fund governance, operational processes and regulatory requirements
- Proven sector expertise in the Clean Energy / Renewables space
- Experience managing institutional investor relationships and AIFM-relevant stakeholders/service providers
- Experience in investment assessment, structuring, execution, SPA negotiation, divestments and portfolio rebalancing
- Fluency in English and German (minimum C1)
- High initiative, independence, excellent organisational skills and collaborative mindset
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Qualifications such as CFA, CAIA, ACCA
- Additional European language
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.
