Fund Manager; m​/f​/d

Fund Manager (m/f/d)

Aquila Capital offers compelling investment opportunities that drive global decarbonisation. Specialising in clean energy, green infrastructure and sustainable real estate, we are providing tailored fund vehicles and investment solutions with a focus on sustainability and aim to become one of the leading asset managers for sustainable investment strategies in Europe with a global reach.

As a Fund Manager, you will act as the key person for investors and assume overall responsibility for the growth and performance of a clean energy investment fund/mandate.

• Lead the development and ongoing management of investment funds and mandates focused on clean energy assets, ensuring strategic alignment with short-, medium- and long-term investment objectives.
• Construct and optimize portfolios through quantitative and qualitative analysis, translating insights into strategic and tactical asset allocation decisions.
• Oversee fund-level finance operations including liquidity and capital planning, investment controlling, and comprehensive portfolio monitoring and reporting.
• Serve as primary investor interface for portfolio-related matters, supporting investor committees and collaborating with Sales on pitches, meetings, and transaction communication.
• Assess, structure, and execute new investments; engage in portfolio rebalancing, divestments, and other strategic initiatives with early involvement in the transaction process, including SPA negotiation.
• Continuously evaluate key performance drivers against strategy and targets, enhancing the portfolio’s risk‑return profile through active management.
• Manage critical fund administration processes such as audits, resolutions, and data governance to ensure operational excellence.
• Secure portfolio funding (equity and debt) in partnership with Group Treasury and Sales, optimizing capital structures across fund vehicles.
• Drive automation and digitalisation of fund and portfolio management processes; develop and refine analytical tools to improve decision‑making efficiency.
• Foster team capability by creating best‑practice materials and providing on‑the‑job training across asset classes and fund management topics.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and market dynamics in the renewable energy sector to inform and refine portfolio strategy.
• Represent the fund through board mandates for fund and portfolio companies, contributing to governance and strategic oversight.

• Professional experience within an AIFM, Asset Manager, Advisory Firm (3‑7 years desired).
• University degree in business, economics, or other investment‑related field.
• High level of initiative, independence and excellent organisational skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Qualifications such as CFA, CAIA, ACCA, etc. are considered a plus but not required.
• Fluency in English and German; an additional European language is highly desirable.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Finance and Sales