Senior Investment Officer in Climate Finance, Sub-Saharan Africa, Cape Town

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 assetsinvested 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.

Your Main Tasks

Originate debt investment opportunities in the climate finance space, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate‑relevant infrastructure, e‑mobility, and food systems

Lead end‑to‑end deal execution, including sourcing, due diligence, financial modelling, credit appraisal and legal documentation of prospective investments

Structure 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 bodies

Lead negotiations of legal documentation with support from legal advisors

Lead thematic inputs in relevant market segments and technologies

Expand the sector‑specific network across the region, by engaging with key stakeholders

Contribute to the further development of the investment strategy across Sub‑Saharan Africa, in close collaboration with key stakeholders

Liaise with teams located in Cape Town, Mumbai, Tbilisi, Zurich

Your Experience And Skills

8+ years of investment experience in the climate finance space

Post‑Graduate degree in economics, business administration, finance, or comparable from a top academic institution

Proven deal experience in climate finance, demonstrated through structured debt or equity deal references

Extensive experience in leading due diligence processes in emerging markets

Strong network among climate technology focused companies across Sub‑Saharan Africa

Proven business development and relationship management skills, and ability to travel frequently across the region

Proficient analytical, writing and presentation skills

Excellent business English language skills, with French as an asset

Passionate about climate finance and impact investments; enjoys working with, and easily adapts to, different cultures

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