FMO – Entrepreneurial Development Bank is currently recruiting an Investment Officer – Energy West Africa/MENA to lead debt financing transactions in renewable energy and energy transition sectors across emerging markets.
This opportunity is ideal for senior professionals with strong project finance experience in energy markets and a passion for structuring impactful investments in Africa and the Middle East.
Position: Investment Officer – Energy WA/MENA
Education Level: Master’s Degree (WO)
Application Deadline: February 24, 2026
Experience Required: 6–8+ years
Salary Range: €95,000 – €115,000 annually
About the Role
The selected candidate will join the Energy West Africa/MENA team, responsible for sourcing, structuring, executing, and supervising debt-related energy investments across the region.
The Investment Officer will:
- Originate and execute renewable energy debt transactions
- Structure and document complex project finance facilities
- Lead negotiations alongside legal and compliance teams
- Manage client relationships across Africa and MENA
- Develop country and client-level business plans
- Identify viable sponsors and investment opportunities
- Supervise investment portfolios
- Coach Associates within the team
The role requires collaboration with environmental, social, insurance, legal, and compliance specialists to ensure responsible investment execution.
What FMO Offers
FMO provides a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
- €95K – €115K gross annual salary (including 8% holiday allowance & 13th month)
- Pension scheme (partly employer-funded)
- 31 annual leave days
- Hybrid work structure (minimum 3 days in office)
- Remote work abroad up to 60 days per year
- Strong career growth and development pathway
- Placement in Scale 10 or 11 (based on seniority)
Required Qualifications
Applicants should have:
- Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, or related field
- 6–8+ years corporate or project finance experience
- Proven deal structuring and execution track record
- Experience in emerging markets (Africa/MENA preferred)
- Strong financial modeling and documentation experience
- Client relationship management experience
- Willingness to travel internationally
- Fluent English (spoken and written)
- Professional proficiency in French (strong plus)
About FMO
FMO is the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank focused on delivering economic, social, and environmental impact globally.
FMO invests in sustainable private sector growth in emerging markets and operates under four core values:
- Diversity
- Integrity
- Making the Difference
- Quality
FMO plays a major role in financing renewable energy, infrastructure, agribusiness, and financial institutions across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
