Investment Manager Asia

• CDI
• 22013

Candidates with experience across both credit and equity investing, including mezzanine debt, preferred equity, growth capital and climate-focused private investments, and prior experience in closing transactions in Asia will be particularly well suited to this role.

Key Responsibilities

Origination and Business Development

Source and assess investment opportunities across emerging and developing Asian markets.

Develop long-term relationships with energy transition companies, project developers, sponsors, financial institutions, DFIs, advisers and investment partners.

Identify financing needs that can be addressed through flexible capital solutions, including mezzanine debt, subordinated debt, preferred equity, convertible instruments and structured credit.

Contribute to sector strategies and investment themes and strengthen Mirova’s presence within the regional energy transition ecosystem.

Investment Analysis and Execution

Lead transactions throughout the investment cycle, from initial screening and structuring through due diligence, negotiation, approval and closing.

Undertake detailed credit, financial and valuation analysis, including downside scenarios, debt-service capacity, covenant headroom, recovery analysis and exit pathways.

Build and review financial models for companies, platforms and projects with complex capital structures.

Structure and negotiate investments across senior and subordinated debt, mezzanine, preferred equity, convertible and other equity-like instruments.

Coordinate commercial, legal, tax, technical, ESG and impact due diligence, working effectively with internal specialists and external advisers.

Prepare clear, decision-oriented investment committee materials and present investment recommendations.

Monitor financial performance, liquidity, covenant compliance, impact delivery and key portfolio risks.

Engage actively with management teams and sponsors on strategy, financing needs and value creation priorities.

Participate in portfolio governance and represent Mirova in board or observer roles where appropriate.

Manage follow-on investments, amendments, restructurings, refinancings and exits as required.

Impact, Fundraising and Platform Development

Integrate ESG and impact considerations throughout the investment lifecycle in collaboration with Mirova’s sustainability specialists.

Contribute to impact measurement, monitoring and investor reporting.

Support fundraising, investor due diligence and engagement with institutional investors, DFIs, foundations and catalytic capital providers.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of investment processes and mentor junior team members.

Candidate Profile

Experience

8–12 years of relevant experience in private credit, mezzanine finance, infrastructure debt, structured finance, project finance, development finance, private equity or impact investing.

Demonstrated experience originating, structuring and executing complex financing transactions in Asia, ideally across Southeast Asia, India and/or other emerging Asian markets. Established existing relationships and networks across Asia, and in particularly India, will be strongly preferred.

Strong experience in mezzanine debt, subordinated debt, preferred equity, structured credit or other hybrid capital solutions.

Experience in renewable energy, energy transition, climate infrastructure or sustainable investing is strongly preferred.

Experience working with DFIs, blended finance structures and emerging-market counterparties is an advantage.

Technical and Professional Skills

Advanced financial modelling, credit analysis and valuation skills.

Strong understanding of capital structures, security packages, covenants, intercreditor arrangements, risk allocation and downside protection.

Sound commercial judgment and the ability to balance investment returns, risk and measurable impact.

Ability to lead multiple workstreams and manage complex stakeholder groups through execution.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional Asian language skills are an advantage.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across a multicultural and geographically dispersed team.

Personal Attributes

Entrepreneurial, proactive and comfortable operating in a growing regional platform.

Rigorous and solutions-oriented, with a strong sense of accountability.

Collaborative, open-minded and effective across cultures.

Committed to Mirova’s mission of combining financial performance with positive environmental and social impact.

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in finance, economics, engineering, business administratio