Director of Asset Management

The client is seeking an ambitious, proactive, and highly skilled Director of Asset Management to oversee and optimize their growing renewable energy portfolio. As a startup in the dynamic and fast-paced renewable energy sector, they need a leader who is not only experienced in asset management but also thrives in an entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of renewable energy assets, a proven track record of building processes from the ground up, and the ability to drive the strategic growth and operational efficiency of the portfolio.

This is a high-impact, hands-on role, offering the opportunity to shape and scale asset management operations in a rapidly evolving industry. You will play a critical part in developing and implementing processes, systems, and strategies to ensure the success of the renewable energy investments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Portfolio Oversight & Optimization:

• Take full ownership of a growing portfolio of renewable energy assets of utility scale solar assets
• Design and implement strategies to maximize asset performance and optimize financial outcomes, ensuring projects meet operational, financial, and regulatory objectives.
• Regularly monitor and assess asset performance, identifying areas for improvement and proactively addressing operational or financial issues.

• Process Development & Implementation:

• Build, refine, and standardize asset management processes and systems to support scaling operations and ensure operational excellence.
• Develop efficient workflows for monitoring, reporting, and analyzing portfolio performance, with a focus on automation and scalability.
• Establish best practices for performance tracking, risk management, and financial reporting.

• Financial & Operational Strategy:

• Identify cost-saving initiatives, operational improvements, and innovative solutions to increase the portfolio's value.
• Oversee budget management and capital expenditure planning to maximize returns and ensure sustainable growth.

• Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead and grow a high-performing team of asset managers
• Mentor and develop the team to enhance skills and capabilities in line with evolving industry demands.

• Stakeholder Management & Reporting:

• Communicate regularly with internal stakeholders, investors, and external partners on portfolio performance, strategy, and key milestones.
• Provide senior management with insights into portfolio risks, opportunities, and progress towards strategic goals.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, reporting standards, and environmental guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Environmental Science, or a related field. An MBA, Master’s degree in renewable energy, or related field is a plus.
• 10 years of experience in renewables space, with at least 5 years in the renewable asset management
• Proven experience in building and refining asset management processes, systems, and reporting in a startup or entrepreneurial setting.
• Experience leading and scaling teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.