Climate Fund Managers is hiring a
Job Title
Chief Operations Officer
Department
Executive Team - Management Board
Reports To
The role will report to the CEO and the Supervisory Board
Location
The Hague, Netherlands
About CFM
Are you ready for your next play? We are bold, respectful, and we deliver, with Impact. Our long-term vision is to raise, deploy and manage funds for climate change mitigation and adaptation that will play a transformative role in our target sectors.
Climate Fund Managers (CFM) is a leading climate-centric blended finance fund manager. It raises and deploys climate finance funds in partnership at scale and at pace. Through its award-winning model, CFM has created a blueprint for a new generation of climate financiers, whose collective impact can help end the climate crisis. CFM currently manages two emerging market infrastructure funds focused on climate change mitigation and adaptation: Climate Investor One, a c. USD 1 billion fund focused on renewable energy, and Climate Investor Two, a c. USD 1 billion fund focused on water, sanitation and oceans infrastructure. CFM is currently implementing further blended finance initiatives in the green hydrogen, power transmission and cities sectors focused on development, equity, debt and guarantee financial instruments.
Established in 2015, CFM is a joint venture between the Dutch Development Bank, FMO, and Sanlam InfraWorks, part of the Sanlam Group of South Africa with offices in The Hague, Cape Town, Singapore and Bogota.
Job Purpose
The Chief Operating Officer at Climate Fund Managers is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the operational functions of the organization. This position requires a seasoned professional with a proven track record in Fund Management and a demonstrated ability to scale a multi-billion USD investment business. The ideal candidate will have global experience.
The Chief Operations Officer at Climate Fund Managers plays a pivotal role in driving the organization's growth, ensuring operational excellence, and contributing to its mission of sustainable and impactful investments in the climate sector.
This role may be based in The Hauge, Netherlands or Cape Town, South Africa.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Chief Operating Officer role will deliver operational excellence to CFM and CFM Funds.
The role will have oversight of several departments.
The role will chiefly:
Provide strategic direction and contribute to the development of the overall business strategy.
Collaborate with the executive team to align operational objectives with the organization's mission and vision.
Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Implement best practices to enhance operational processes and drive continuous improvement.
Work closely with the finance team to manage financial performance, budgets, and financial reporting.
Implement financial controls and risk management strategies to safeguard the organization's financial health.
Build and lead a high-performing operations team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
Develop and implement robust risk management frameworks to identify, assess, and mitigate operational and financial risks.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
Evaluate and implement technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency and support the organization's digital transformation.
Prepare regular reports for the executive team and board of directors, providing insights into operational performance and key metrics.
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, fostering transparency and trust.
Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members.
Qualifications and Experience
Competencies and Skillset