Strategic Investment Partnerships and Co-Investments Consultant

The Strategic Investment Partnerships and Co-Investments Consultant will collaborate with the DSCI team and external partners to identify, structure, and implement initiatives that mobilize capital for climate finance. The role involves outreach, financial modeling, partnership development, and advancing strategic objectives aligned with GCF priorities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage with potential partners at local, national, and regional levels including private investment firms, sovereign wealth funds, DFIs/MDBs, pension funds, and institutional investors
• Explore and structure opportunities for co-investment with GCF focusing on scalable and innovative financing solutions
• Represent DSCI in negotiations and discussions to align partner objectives with GCF’s climate finance priorities
• Support the DSCI team in recording and documenting outreach activities and maintaining accurate records of partner engagements
• Track ongoing discussions, partnership progress, and follow-up actions to ensure alignment with GCF’s strategic goals
• Collaborate with regional desks and the Private Sector Facility team to integrate external engagements with GCF’s operational priorities
• Support execution of climate investment projects using various financial instruments including equity, debt, mezzanine structures and guarantees
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessment for potential transactions
• Develop and refine financial models to support co-investment platforms and other financing initiatives
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to evaluate feasibility and impact of proposed co-investment platforms including blended finance mechanisms
• Provide data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making and align initiatives with GCF’s goals

Requirements

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field
• 7-9 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, or asset management, with demonstrated expertise in structuring and executing investments
• Strong knowledge of capital markets, blended finance, and climate-focused investment mechanisms
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including financial institutions, development banks, and private sector entities
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Experience in emerging markets or climate-related investments would be an advantage

Skills

• Private Equity
• Investment Banking
• Asset Management
• Investment Structures
• Capital Markets
• Blended Finance Structuring
• Climate Finance
• Financial Modeling
• Partnership Development
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Emerging Markets
• Climate-focused Investment
• Presentation Skills
• Analytical Skills

Languages

English