Business Operations Manager

Reporting to: Managing Director.

Location: Remote (GMT+1 time zone desirable).

Compensation: Competitive, according to experience.

We are seeking a Business Operations Manager to join our dynamic, rapidly growing, and innovative organisation.

RELP is an impact-driven, independent nonprofit organisation that aims to facilitate the cheaper and faster deployment of renewable energy in emerging and developing countries. We aspire to increase reliable, affordable and sustainable energy, thereby mitigating climate change. Our MISSION is to accelerate the transition to clean energy by unlocking renewable energy markets to scalable private investments at lower prices, promoting sustainable economic development for the people.

We are very proud of our prominent Board of Advisors, which includes well-known personalities from the global renewable energy, climate, and business sectors. They are: Michael Liebreich, Rachel Kyte, Rebecca Collyer, Angelina Galiteva, David Rogers, Daniel Magallón, Charles Bai, and Felix Zhang as part of our team and board. Take a look at our website for all the details.

We are funded by philanthropic organisations, including the Rockefeller Foundation, Quadrature Climate Foundation, Ballmer Group, European Climate Foundation, Packard Foundation, IKEA Foundation, Oak Foundation, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, and Good Energies Foundation through Climate Breakthrough.

The primary objective for this role is to act as a strategic advisor and catalyst for the Managing Director of Financial Instruments, maintaining high-quality delivery, internal synergy, and the efficient pursuit of the fund’s objectives. You will be an ideal fit if you possess the ability to convert sophisticated de-risking and blended finance concepts into operational roadmaps, build strong relationships with MDBs and DFIs, and apply superior organizational oversight to meet critical investment targets.

If you like challenges, are passionate about renewable energy, and are looking for a job with a meaningful impact, RELP will be a great fit for you!

How you will contribute:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the MD on strategic, operational, and people-related matters impacting the fund.
• Manage the MD’s strategic agenda, priorities, and follow-ups on critical actions, ensuring optimal time allocation.
• Prepare high-level executive documentation, including strategic presentations, investment committee briefings, and speeches tailored for AllianzGI and EIB leadership.
• Represent the MD when required in internal communications or alignment meetings.
• Drive and monitor progress on key fund priorities, ensuring strict adherence to fundraising, deployment, and operational timelines.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and decision-making processes to dismantle silos and proactively remove operational blockers.
• Optimize internal workflows, processes, and management systems to enhance organizational capacity and efficiency.
• Lead the fund’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) efforts to track development outcomes and climate impact metrics across portfolio funds.
• Implement and monitor KPIs to evaluate fund performance, deployment velocities, and organizational health.
• Lead special projects and high-priority initiatives that expand the fund's capacity or accelerate capital mobilization.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Public Policy, International Relations, Organizational Development, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in strategic, advisory, or operational roles (Chief of Staff, Strategy, Consulting, PMO, or Senior Project Management).
• Proficiency english
• Experience in nonprofit, social impact, energy, or international organizations is an advantage.
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate ideas into actionable plans.
• Exceptional communication—written, verbal, and executive-level presentations.
• Excellent problem-solving, prioritization, and analytical skills.
• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and proactive.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Collaborative leadership style.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• “No task too big, no task too small” mindset.

Preferred skills:

• Ability to speak another language

Expected work dedication:

• Full-time position.
• Fully remote position. (GMT+1 time zone)
• Flexibility to travel.
• Your dedication will be full-time and exclusive to RELP.

Our value proposition:

• Competitive fee.
• International work environment.
• Flexibility and work-life balance.
• PTO.
• Learning Programme.

Be part of a high-impact project that makes a difference to people and the planet. Develop your knowledge and experience in an excellent work environment and a very challenging implementation project. Walk and learn from a professional and expert team referenced in renewables.

Anti-discrimination statement:

RELP is an equal opportunity talent acquisition player. You are welcome no matter where you come from, what you believe, or what you look like. All applicants are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

We are interested in seeing what you can bring to the organisation. We are convinced that our different views, talents, and personalities make us better at understanding ourselves and our partners, and inspire us to think differently.

How to apply:

Send us your resume and a cover letter to [email protected], indicating the job code (Business Operations Manager - ESP 01)