Clean Energy Infrastructure Investment Manager

About the role

Nuveen is the investment management arm of TIAA. It is one of the largest global asset managers with specialist knowledge across a wide array of asset classes, including fixed income, equities and alternatives. Nuveen is driven not only by the independent investment processes across the firm, but also the insights, risk management, analytics and other tools and resources a truly world-class platform provides. As a global asset manager, our mission is to work in partnership with our clients to create outcome-focused solutions to help them secure their financial future. For more information about the firm please visit our website at www.Nuveen.com Overview of the Role: The South Korea Investment Manager will be the ultimate responsible for the origination, acquisition and divestment execution, and financing of renewable energy assets, including solar PV, onshore and offshore wind, battery storage, and renewable energy development platforms in South Korea. They will oversee all activities and act as the central contact point for internal and external stakeholders when it comes to renewable energy investments and divestments in South Korea. The ideal candidate must have direct experience in originating and executing renewable energy transaction in South Korea. The role offers potential for an attractive career path in clean energy as further funds with international and local mandates will be rolled out in coming years. Key responsibilities will include: Conduct market and competition analysis and establish strategy for the deployment of capital in renewable energy investments in solar, wind (on and off-shore) and storage in South Korea. Manage the origination and execution of South Korean clean energy investments (acquisitions, mergers, project finance and divestures) in projects, joint ventures and development platforms leading a small internal team, and external advisors. Oversee the production of financial models for renewable energy generation projects/assets. Supervise preparation of and defend investments proposals in the Investment Committee. Network and manage relationships with South Korean co-investors - investments may range from minority stakes alongside local investor to 100% owned deals. Manage working relationships with external advisors (developers, lawyers, technical advisors, debt providers, EPC contractors, etc) in South Korea. Attract third party debt funding and Lead negotiation of key economic aspect of investments with counterparties (lending banks, EPC, developers etc.). Oversee the operations of development platforms acquired or established by Nuveen. Ensure the efficient delivery of projects in development and construction using past experience in EPC, bank documentation preparation, legal documentation. Act as Board Member or Director of investee companies, monitor and review of the investments in the portfolio in South Korea. Management accounts of portfolio's assets. Support in liaising with renewable energy organisations, NGOs, utility companies and local authorities, etc Follow market trends in the clean energy sector in South Korea(regulatory framework, tariffs, country targets, etc). Manage the administrative tasks of the South Korean office (premises, hiring, etc).. Qualifications & Experience Required Min 5-10 years relevant working experience in South Korea. Strong project finance background in power energy from origination to closing. Experience in evaluating renewable energy development projects and platforms. Exposure to Joint Development Agreement with developers Corporate finance transaction experience (from origination to execution) in the renewable energy sector. Relevant experience of power industry required. Experience in the renewable energy sector is a prerequisite, with a strong knowledge of the South Korean renewable energy market and players, in order to understand implications of market trends and draw conclusions for appropriate actions. Experience in leading and directing small teams of investment professionals and asset managers. Native Korean speaker and fluent in English required. Competencies Required A strong academic background is required. Preferably, well recognised professional designation in finance, investments or engineering Sound and solid financial toolkit (building models, analysing financial statements, performing valuations, development or construction, structuring deals). Native in Korean is required in order to interact with acquired/prospective companies, regulators and investors and to analyse data. A strategic approach, sound business judgment and a strong analytical and entrepreneurial mind-set Excellent communication and presentation skills. Team player with the ability to develop trusting and open relationships with other employees. Additional Information This role requires no regulatory designation. Nuveen is committed to providing equal opportunity across all employment practices and we believe our employees have a right to a

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