Head of Capital Raising – Europe

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• The Head of Capital Raising is a senior financial position tasked with obtaining the necessary capital to support the company's carbon project development and equity expansion.

• Direct the origination and completion of equity fundraising rounds at the corporate level.

• Create engaging equity investment narratives, financial models, and materials for investors.

• Oversee the entire equity process, which includes sourcing, engaging investors, coordinating due diligence, negotiating term sheets, and finalizing transactions.

• Secure project-level financing for the company's clean cookstove carbon initiatives.

• Identify and connect with investors and financiers who have a specific interest in carbon project funding.

• Design project finance packages that align with the timelines of the projects.

• Represent the company at climate finance conferences, carbon market forums, DFI events, and investor roadshows.

• Collaborate closely with the Director of Corporate Finance & IR to ensure that fundraising materials are prepared for investors.

• Provide regular updates on the pipeline and reports on capital raising progress to the CFO and Director of Corporate Finance & IR.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 10 years of hands-on capital raising experience.

• Proven track record of raising funds from institutional investors across Europe, the US, and the Middle East.

• Strong preference for experience in carbon project finance, climate finance, cleantech, or energy access.

• Previous exposure to investments in African markets or Africa-focused funds is a significant advantage.

• Experience working within or in conjunction with a Corporate Finance or CFO function is advantageous.

• Extensive, active, and verifiable network of institutional investor contacts across Europe, the US, and the Middle East.

• Solid understanding of equity deal structuring and project finance mechanics.

• Capability to develop and present investment-grade materials.

• Entrepreneurial and self-motivated work style with strong commercial insight and results-driven orientation.

• Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills; credible and persuasive with sophisticated institutional counterparts.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field is required.

• An MBA, CFA, or equivalent advanced qualification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.

• BURN does not impose any fees at any point during the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).