Blueleaf Energy is a leading pan-Asian renewable energy platform, owned by a fund managed by Macquarie Asset Management-one of the world's largest infrastructure asset managers. We specialize in utility-scale solar, wind, energy storage, and hybrid renewables projects. Our mission is to accelerate Asia's transition to a just, reliable, and affordable clean energy future, driven by innovation, strong local partnerships, and a commitment to sustainability. Role Summary As Country Manager, you will be responsible for the successful development of and investment into renewable energy and energy storage projects in Malaysia. Your responsibility includes business development and origination, due diligence and feasibility assessment, identification of M&A opportunities, land acquisition, right of way, permitting, stakeholder engagement, grid access and usage and other project approvals as well as electricity offtake. You will present and close investment and gate committee approvals for due diligence, development, construction and opex capital. You lead project development, including stakeholder management and will be responsible to bring projects to a fully consented stage and to financial close. You negotiate and close commercial electricity offtake agreements (CPPAs) with support of central and local team members or successfully bid and win in government auctions. You ensure structuring, signing and closing of project finance facilities with the support of the local and central investment teams. You ensure that projects are safely and successfully constructed and reach commercial operation with the support of central and local engineering, supply chain, project management, construction and asset management teams. How You Will Make an Impact Responsible for the development of renewable energy and energy storage projects in Malaysia on time, on budget, within WHSE standards, and meeting the company's profitability targets. Project development and M&A will be a combination of green field, brown field, early and late-stage projects with a focus on photovoltaic and energy storage projects. Support the identification and evaluation of new RE investment opportunities either directly or with land aggregators, developers and development partners by building and maintaining a strong network. Assessment, feasibility, and due diligence of project opportunities from a land, development, permitting, regulatory, stakeholder and grid connection perspective. Prepare, present and close Investment Committee proposals and approvals. Review and close term sheets and contracts, including land purchase or lease agreements, joined development or development service agreements, power purchase agreements (PPAs), scope of work for consultants and service providers for permitting, regulatory, technical, ESG and other topics. Building and leading a team of business development, investment, project development and project management professionals. This includes development and implementation of team and processes that originate and secure projects or project locations. Working closely with the central investment team and energy offtake experts to secure energy offtake and project financing and legal, engineering, finance, supply chain and other departments to progress the projects. Active management of external stakeholders (including project stakeholders at local, regional, national level) and collaboration with and management of internal stakeholders. Preparation of project specific elements of internal approval papers for presentation to management, Board and Investment committees. Lead participation in tenders, bids and pre-qualification documentation, providing methodology, resource estimates and inputs to programmes, financial models and other project planning. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, different teams, escalating issues to management and actively seeking out and implementing solutions to resolve issues. Continuously drive improvements of Blueleaf's project development capabilities, processes and procedures.[SG1] Commercial governance - project reviews, forecasting and budget and resource management. Presenting and reviewing the project portfolio and it's KPI's to management. Maintain ongoing understanding of overall energy market and utility and regulatory environment and analyse the impacts of market and regulatory changes on future business. Develop network of professional relationships with regional & local stakeholders, land aggregators, land owners, project developers and resources, as well as with TNB, regulatory agencies and industry participants. Interaction with financial institutions and banks for fulfilling the condition&aposs precedent and subsequent related to disbursement of funds during the project execution phase. What Makes You a Great Fit Degree or post graduate qualification in Finance, Investment, Business Administration, Engineering, Science, Project Management, or similar technical or commercial qualification. Proven track record with 15+ years of professional experience in developing and successful investing or completing multiple energy projects with, preferably in solar, battery, onshore wind or other renewable energy. Strong network with local developers, government agencies, EPC or construction providers in Malaysia. Intimate understanding of TNB (Tenaga Nasional Berhad) processes, stakeholders and decision making to achieve compliant power evacuation that is un-curtailed or within the planned curtailment parameters. Ability to manage regulatory, permitting and technical discussions with permitting, regulatory and legal representatives and government agencies as well as managing input requirements from internal support functions such as engineering, procurement, legal and finance. Understanding and leadership of GIS based land identification and project pipeline building. Proactive, self-motivated and ambitious personality. Ability to work autonomously / independently to identify new project opportunities and develop existing opportunities. Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills. Strong project management skills, ability to plan work, deliver to the plan, manage risks and issues and drive outcomes in the face of tight timeframes and external pressures. Excellent written and conversational English as well as ability to communicate with key stakeholders in Bahasa Malaysia Strong MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) skills. Willingness to travel extensively within Malaysia and in Southeast Asia as and when required. What We Offer Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses tied to company success. Flexible hybrid work model Comprehensive Group Health Insurance coverage Career development and training opportunities Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At Blueleaf Energy, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. 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