Infrastructure Equity Manager / Associate Director
Job Title: Infrastructure Equity Manager / Associate Director
Location: Frankfurt or London
Department: Infrastructure Equity (“ICG Infra” fund)
Reporting to: Head of Infrastructure Equity, Paris
What the Hiring Manager says….
“Excellent opportunity to join an established and fast-growing infrastructure investment platform with a highly international and dynamic team. You will be an integral part of a team of 16+ investment professionals based in Paris, Frankfurt, Madrid, London and Stockholm. You will build your experience across all infrastructure subsectors in the Core+ space with a focus on high-growth companies/ verticals.”
Summary of our opportunity
ICG Infra is a Core+, mid-market infrastructure fund recently launched by ICG. The strategy has raised more than €4bn across two funds. The team is currently investing Fund 2 (a fund of €3.15bn), which is already invested at c.30%, and the team is growing quickly. The successor fund is expected to be raised in 1 to 2 years’ time.
As a Manager / Associate Director reporting to the fund’s manager, you will be involved in the execution, management (and progressively the sourcing together with the Head of Dach geographies for the fund) of infrastructure equity investments in German-speaking countries, as well as other European geographies. The role will be based out of Frankfurt or London and part of an integrated team of 15+ investment professionals spread across Paris, London, Madrid, Frankfurt and Stockholm.
Primary Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
Sourcing/screening of opportunities
Assist with the initial screening of investment opportunities.
Contribute to the production of investment documents.
Contribute to the sourcing efforts in DACH countries, through regular contacts with market participants and with potential investment targets.
Deal execution
Be in charge of deals execution
Contribute to the deal strategy and negotiations, together with the senior management.
Lead and own appropriate due diligence workstreams (financial, commercial, legal, etc).
Liaise and work with external advisors whenever necessary.
Portfolio management
Where applicable, act as a board member for investee companies.
Assist investee companies with financial and operating issues.
Monitor the investee companies and work with relevant internal groups to ensure continued financial performance and return on investment, by:
Regularly reviewing financials
Constantly monitoring and evaluating relevant sectors
Potential growth strategies
Improving operating efficiencies
Key Requirements/ Qualifications:
You will have demonstrable experience of:
BA or BSc degree from a leading University, preferably with MBA, CFA, ACA.
Experience of the DACH market.
Extensive experience in infrastructure, either on the investment or advisory/investment banking side.
Proficiency in written and spoken German and English
Our Global Benefits Framework is centred around these 3 key attributes:
Wellbeing - Supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing as well as your lifestyle needs.
Inclusivity – Fit for purpose and competitive, no matter who or where you are.
Longevity – Long Term and sustainable in design.
Inclusion is one of ICG’s key values and we are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for everyone. By welcoming different perspectives, we strengthen ICG’s performance, enrich decision-making and contribute to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and the markets we serve. Accordingly, our recruitment processes provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected by local law.
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