End-to-End Deal Execution: A strong track record in originating, structuring, negotiating, and closing complex transactions across both development and operating assets. Ability to manage deal teams, maintain momentum under pressure, and drive successful commercial outcomes.Commercial & Risk Acumen: Strong understanding of key investment risks, with the ability to assess probability and severity and develop appropriate mitigation strategies and support negotiations to implement the mitigations. Confident in applying sound commercial judgment in ambiguous or evolving scenarios.Debt Financing Expertise: Deep understanding of project finance structures and processes. Ability to work with lenders and advisers to ensure transaction bankability and optimise capital structures.Leadership Presence & Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging at Investment Committee and Board levels. Able to articulate complex investment strategies and decisions clearly and persuasively to senior stakeholders.Strategic Industry Insight: Deep understanding of the Australian renewable energy landscape, including regulatory frameworks, energy markets, and the evolving policy environment. Ability to identify emerging opportunities and inform investment strategy accordingly.Team Leadership & Development: Proven experience leading and growing a high-performing investment team. A hands-on people leader who actively mentors and develops team members, fosters collaboration, and aligns the team to strategic objectives.Stakeholder Engagement & Network: Extensive network within the Australian renewable energy sector, including developers, advisors, financiers, and policy stakeholders. Ability to leverage relationships to unlock new opportunities and strengthen Octopus Australia's market position.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective at working across teams—including development, operations, legal and finance—to drive alignment and integrated decision-making throughout the investment lifecycle.
