Chief Operating Officer (COO) & Head of Capital Mobilization
- Organization
- GreenMax Capital Group
- Location
- Nairobi, Lagos, or Kinshasa
- Job Type
- Full-time
- How to Apply
- Please send your application to recruitment@greenmaxcap.com. Only complete applications will be considered.
- Where to Apply
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenmaxcapitalgroup
- Tags
- Full-time
As we expand our investment platforms and scale impact, we seek a technically strong and execution-oriented Chief Operating Officer (COO) to institutionalize GreenMax’s fund management operations and lead capital-raising efforts across our financing platforms. This dual-role position will generally be split equally between Operations (50%) and Fundraising (50%).
The COO will serve as a key member of GreenMax’s leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Chairperson and CFO. This role is focused on building and managing the operational backbone of GreenMax’s fund management activities—including systems, compliance, transaction operations, portfolio monitoring, and risk.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in fund operations, private equity, or impact fund structuring, middle/back-office setup, and scaling investment platforms in emerging markets. This is not a generalist role; it requires someone steeped in the business of fund management and investment execution, with the ability to institutionalize best practices while supporting strategic growth.
Education
A Master’s degree (or higher) in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, International Development, or a closely related field is strongly preferred. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and a proven track record of exceptional performance in fund management, capital mobilization, or investment leadership will also be considered.
Location
The preference is for the COO to be located in one of our three operational centers in Sub-Saharan Africa – Nairobi, Lagos, or Kinshasa. We are open to extraordinary candidates currently based in Europe with the understanding that the position requires spending at least 50% time across our locations in Africa.
Key Responsibilities
Fund Platform Operations & Infrastructure
Design and oversee fund operations infrastructure for GreenMax-managed vehicles—covering fund administration, compliance, reporting, and audit processes.
Establish core operating procedures, investment committee protocols, and governance standards to ensure institutional readiness and investor confidence.
Oversee relationships with fund administrators, custodians, and legal counsel to ensure seamless operations and compliance with fund structures.
Partner with the CFO to manage capital calls, disbursements, financial tracking, and regulatory reporting.
Investment Execution Support
Work with the CEO, MDs, and deal teams to strengthen investment execution workflows across origination, due diligence, approval, and closing.
Ensure efficient transaction operations, including data room management, compliance checklists, documentation, and internal review processes.
Serve as the operational gatekeeper between investment teams and fund administration—ensuring alignment on timelines, documentation, and risk controls.
Portfolio Management & Performance Tracking
Develop portfolio management systems, tools, and dashboards to monitor fund performance, impact metrics, covenant compliance, and financial health of investees.
Establish portfolio review cycles, reporting calendars, and escalation mechanisms for underperforming assets.
Lead the development of ESG integration and impact tracking systems to support future fund reporting requirements and investor disclosures.
Regulatory, Risk, and Compliance Oversight
Lead compliance infrastructure for fund management activities—including KYC/AML, data privacy, audit readiness, and fund-level regulatory filings.
Design enterprise-wide risk management frameworks, covering operational, financial, reputational, and regulatory risks across jurisdictions.
Ensure that fund structures and operational processes meet global standards for fiduciary oversight and institutional investment.
Ensure business continuity planning and operational resilience in a global, multi-office environment.
Fundraising & Partnership Development
Support the preparation of pitch decks and presentations for GreenMax financing platforms.
Research and identify potential sources of different types of funding – grants, concessional/philanthropic debt, junior equity from impact investors, debt facilities from DFIs, and institutional investors/lenders.
Lead outreach to potential capital providers through direct contacts, conferences. forums and trade shows, road shows, etc.
Manage screening and due diligence processes with engaged funders.
Collaborate with the GreenMax Communications Manager to create a constant flow of media and thought pieces supporting our fundraising efforts.
Identify and help negotiate partnership arrangements with other fund managers, NGOs, advisory firms, etc. that fill capabilities gaps at GreenMax and leverage new funding opportunities.
Organizational Systems to Support the FM Business
Translate the fund management strategy into robust internal systems, workflows, and staffing plans that support scale.
Collaborate with the CEO and CoS to professionalize internal functions such as Project Management, HR, IT, and knowledge management—with an eye toward investment team efficiency.
Provide operational leadership on technology tools that support investment workflows and fund monitoring.
Qualifications & Experience
10+ years of experience in private equity, impact investing, infrastructure funds, or fund-of-funds platforms, with strong exposure to fund operations and portfolio monitoring.
Demonstrated ability to scale fund management platforms from early-stage to institutional-grade operations.
Demonstrated success in raising concessional funds of at least $20M for Blended Finance facilities delivering impact in emerging markets (energy access, e-mobility, carbon finance, natural capital, agri, WASH)
Excellent proposal writing skills and strong strategic thinking ability.
Demonstrated success leading complex organizations through scale-up, transformation, or restructuring.
Experience with multi-country funds, especially across Africa or other emerging markets.
Deep operational knowledge of fund management, including fund structuring, compliance, and investor reporting.
Proven track record of managing cross-functional, cross-cultural, remote, and globally dispersed teams.
Preferred Skills & Attributes
Asset Management Acumen: Strong grasp of investment operations, fund governance, and portfolio performance tracking.
Strategic Fundraising Acumen: Skilled in stakeholder engagement, capital strategy, and fundraising execution across public and private sources
Execution-Focused Leadership: Drives results with a structured, detail-oriented, and disciplined approach.
Builder Mindset: Comfortable creating systems from the ground up and working through complexity.
Collaborative Partner: Able to work closely with the CEO while holding teams accountable for delivery.
Change Agent: Able to lead operational transformation in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
International Perspective: Experience working across emerging markets, especially Sub-Saharan Africa.
Operational Excellence: Financial acumen in fund performance, global team leadership, and governance expertise.
Proficiency in French is an advantage
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit:
A detailed CV highlighting relevant fund management and operational leadership experience
A cover letter addressing:
Your experience building or institutionalizing fund management platforms
Your track record in capital mobilization, including working with donors, DFIs, and institutional investors.
Your role in improving investment execution and portfolio oversight
Your approach to operational excellence and fundraising success in cross-border fund environments
Compensation history and expectations
Please send your application to recruitment@greenmaxcap.com. Only complete applications will be considered.
Kindly refrain from contacting other members of our team via email, phone, or LinkedIn. Shortlisted candidates will undergo a rigorous interview process during which there will be a healthy exchange to address all queries.
GreenMax is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from individuals of all nationalities, ethnicities, genders, and backgrounds.
Additional Information
See job listing on GreenMax website: https://greenmaxcap.com/careers_archive/chief-operating-officer-coo-head-of-capital-mobilization/
