Associate Director, Investment & Fund Management

DescriptionInvestment Assess and conduct due diligence on new transactions, driving new deals through the end-to-end investment process (working alongside local country teams as required) Investment management for assigned assets (incl. annual business plans, board governance, capital call requests etc) Collaborate on transactions and operating partnerships with country teams together with strategic operating partners. Build relationships with country teams, as well as external advisors and industry expertsGather and synthesize industry and market dataProvide extensive analysis on potential investments, including in-depth financial modelling / auditing analyst modelsDraft and present written materials to Investment committee and managementAssist in relationships with new capital partnersFund ManagementMonitor performance of Fund/Mandate investments ensuring alignment with strategic goalsSupport capital allocation decisions by assessing risk-adjusted returns across portfolio and asset opportunities.Support new fund/partnerships formation Support the fund management function (cash flow, cap calls, reporting)Assist in developing the DC platform with market research and strategy developmentTake ownership of financial asset models where required.RequirementsKnowledge, Skills and Attributes5-8 years of professional experience, preferably in a leading investment bank, infrastructure fund manager or data centre operator.Direct experience of real estate and infrastructure transaction process.Strong understanding of fundamental business analysisSuperior analytical and financial modelling skillsExceptional written, interpersonal, and communication skills with attention to detailTeam player with a maturity that enables the candidate to contribute to a collaborative and collegiate team environmentSelf-starter and motivated with the ability to multi-task, prioritise, and work both independently and within teams.Unquestioned integrity, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to teamwork and performanceA degree in finance, accounting, real estate, or a related field. Professional qualifications like CFA may also be beneficial.