Investment Director – Value-Add Infrastructure Private Equity Investments
Recognising tomorrow's opportunities today. Yours and ours.
At Swiss Life Asset Managers you will contribute your own talent and expertise in a motivated and flexible working environment. You will take on a high degree of responsibility and master demanding challenges independently, with the scope to express yourself and in cooperation with professional teams.
Working at Swiss Life Asset Managers is a dynamic experience in a stable environment. Our employees make the difference. People count.
Flexible working models will enable you to reconcile your professional and personal ambitions.
Swiss Life Asset Managers manages CHF 280bn and is among Switzerland’s top three institutional asset managers. Its infrastructure private equity investment team is managing more than CHF 9bn on behalf of Swiss Life and external clients. Our mandate is focused on direct investments in core, core+ and value-add infrastructure assets in OECD countries with a particular focus on Europe and North America. Over the last 11 years we have executed over 60 direct infrastructure investments. The mandate is currently expanding to focus on control and co-control investments of up to EUR 500m. The international and dynamic team is based in Zurich and consists of over 40 investment professionals with extensive international investment experience in the infrastructure sector. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our value-add infrastructure team as an Investment Director (f/m/d) taking part in all aspects of private equity infrastructure investing from deal sourcing to portfolio management.
Responsibilities
Responsibility for sourcing of value-add infrastructure investment opportunities
Responsibility for leading transaction execution
Responsibility for preparation of equity story and presentation of investment memoranda to the Infrastructure Investment Committee
Active asset management of portfolio companies (incl. Board representation)
Independent sectors research and transaction origination
Experience
Strong academic profile from a top-tier university or business school
At least 10 years of full-time experience in an M&A / financing role at an investment bank, infrastructure private equity fund or a major consultancy
Relevant infrastructure buy-side experience, strong professional network and a strong deal sheet especially in Energy Transition is a plus
Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
Strong motivation and interpersonal skills; ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and to quickly grasp complex topics with a pro-active can-do attitude
Proficiency in written and spoken English required, French or Spanish is a plus
Your benefits
We help our employees shape their professional development and their private life to their best advantage, throughout all phases of their life. Our attractive benefits play a part in this effort.
Your contact
Tel:
+41 43 547 67 20Skills Required
- Strong academic profile from a top-tier university or business school
- At least 10 years of full-time experience in M&A or financing at an investment bank, infrastructure private equity fund, or major consultancy
- Relevant infrastructure buy-side experience
- Strong professional network
- Strong deal sheet, especially in energy transition
- Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
- Strong motivation and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and quickly grasp complex topics
- Proactive can-do attitude
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- French or Spanish language proficiency
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What We Do
Swiss Life Group is a leading European provider of life insurance, pensions and financial solutions. It helps private customers and companies prepare financially for the future by addressing risks, providing pension and insurance solutions, and offering financial advice. The group operates across Europe and serves both individuals and businesses, with its activities centered on long-term financial security and retirement provision.
