Investment Director – Value-Add Infrastructure Private Equity Investments

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