Job Description

Brief

Are you ready to take your 5+ years of investment experience to the next level? Interested in sustainability and impact investing? Want to play a meaningful role in the reconstruction and development of Ukraine? Join Swedfund’s mission-driven team.

Role Overview

Swedfund is seeking to appoint an Investment Manager within its Energy & Climate sector. The successful candidate will be based in our Kyiv office, reporting directly to the Head of Sector in Stockholm. In addition to core investment responsibilities, the role will also support the Country Head by contributing to the business development and strategic activities of Swedfund’s Ukraine Investment Office.

The Energy & Climate strategy focuses on direct (equity and debt) and indirect (e.g., fund) investments in companies and projects that support renewable energy, resource efficiency, digital and social infrastructure, and nature-based solutions. Swedfund’s Energy & Climate team comprises 10+ professionals investing in some of the world’s most complex markets.

Given Swedfund’s broad investment mandate in Ukraine, the expectation is that the candidate will also work on select Ukraine investments within other sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Management

• Analyze potential investment opportunities aligned with Swedfund’s strategy
• Engage with potential investee companies, prepare and present analyses and decision materials for Swedfund’s investment team, Investment Committee and Board
• Conduct financial, commercial, sector, and market due diligence (including valuations)
• Lead project management and coordinate cross-functional teams (for ex E&S, Impact, Legal)
• Procure and manage external consultants
• Support senior colleagues in structuring and negotiating deal terms
• Oversee commitment and disbursement processes
• Mentor, support and coach junior colleagues

Portfolio Management

• Actively monitor portfolio companies against financial, operational, sustainability, governance, and impact metrics
• Manage special situations and proactively work with stakeholders toward solutions
• Maintain up-to-date information in Swedfund’s internal systems
• Prepare periodic portfolio reports
• Proactively work to increase the positive impact of Swedfund’s portfolio companies through value-creating activities such as sustainability, operations, governance and exit processes

Business Development

• Monitor macroeconomic trends and market developments in Ukraine
• Conduct market mapping
• Build relationships with key stakeholders; attend meetings; participate in events and conferences
• Contribute to investment strategy development, including forecasting and planning
• Participate in activities supporting Swedfund’s Ukraine Investment Office development

Professional Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in investment-related roles within Investment Banking, Private Equity, Management Consulting, or Asset Management
• Strong understanding of the business environment in Ukraine
• Must be eligible to live and work in Kyiv; physical presence in-country required
• Academic background in Finance and/or Economics
• Fluency in Ukrainian and English is required
• Proven transactional experience and strong project management skills across all phases of the investment cycle are essential
• Sector-specific experience is an advantage but not a requirement.

Candidate Profile

• Proactive, self-motivated, and well-organized
• Solid analytical and quantitative capabilities
• Genuine interest in sustainability, development, and impact investing
• High personal integrity and professional accountability
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Collaborative, respectful, and team-oriented

What We Offer

Swedfund offers a competitive salary, an inspiring mission-driven culture, and opportunities for learning and professional growth in an international environment.