Vice President, Nordic Capital Formation

Do you want to join a global fund manager in energy infrastructure investments? If so, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is currently looking for a Vice President to join our Capital Formation team based in Copenhagen .TeamSince CIP’s founding in 2012, we have grown to become one of the largest dedicated energy infrastructure fund managers globally and seek to continue our growth towards raising EUR 100 billion by 2030 and contribute to delivering affordable, reliable, and clean energy globally. With our scale, know-how, and resources, we are in a position to drive the energy transition.As Vice President in our Nordic Capital Formation team, you will join a team of 5 employees and be part of a broader IR & BD organization. The role involves close collaboration with CIP’s broader distribution (sales) team and as part of the job, you will also get exposure to all funds and teams within CIP, as we work closely with all groups across the organization (Investment Teams, Finance, Legal, ESG, etc.).The broader IR & BD organization is responsible for all investor facing activities and business development from product and fund design, fundraising, onboarding and service of investors. The team is international, diverse and consists of about 75 professionals from different backgrounds, including investment banking, management consulting, and law firms, based in 9 offices across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia.RoleAs our new Vice President in Nordic Capital Formation, you will be responsible for directing capital raising efforts in the Nordic and you will play a key role in sourcing, managing, and deepening relationships with investors to support fund-raising initiatives. You will be responsible for managing the full fundraising process with the investors, many of whom may have diverse levels of familiarity with CIP and varying due diligence requirements.This role requires effective communication and consultative skills to articulate the value of CIP’s infrastructure projects and address investor-specific considerations. Effective project management is also essential to ensure a smooth and professional fundraising process that meets the expectations of both external investors and internal stakeholders. You will be exposed to a large variety of tasks that require a deep understanding of CIP’s investment strategies and their track records, the firm’s organizational setup, financial models and ESG, as well as many of the underlying investments.Responsibilities will consist of, but are not limited to:Play a primary role in maintaining relationships with and optimizing the output from the existing LP base incl. maintaining open and transparent communication with LPs post-fundraisingSystematically map and target LPs not presently invested with CIP. Categorize LPs based on their investment preferences, assets risk appetite, geographic location, and industry focusIn collaboration with the colleagues in the Nordic Capital Formation team develop distributions strategies for new fundraisings In collaboration with other teams develop tailored material for strategic investor meetings to demonstrate fund positioning and enhance fundraising momentumProject manage investor fundraise process from pitch to closing incl. timely and accurate fundraise performance management communication to senior leadershipStakeholder management and close collaboration with other teams in CIP as part of fundraising processes (Legal, ESG, Finance, Tax, Risk, etc.)Supporting more junior colleagues in the team and facilitate development of next generation of Distribution talentYouWe are looking for a Vice President with minimum 10 years of experience from a position in banking, investment, or private equity. You have experience dealing with sophisticated investors and from Client Relations, Capital Raising capital formation and or relationship management (ideally Infra./Real Assets). You have a natural interest in fundraising, renewable energy projects and private equity. Preferably you also have a good knowledge of the credit market. You have great project management and communication skills with the capacity to clearly articulate investment strategies.Your educational background could be a master’s degree in Finance or Economics from a university or business school.We look for the following in a candidate:Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relations incl. good communication and consultative skillsExperienced analytical and problem-solving skillsStructured and analytical approach to problem solving and decision-makingResults- and goal-oriented with a natural authorityHolistic thinker with situational awareness and significant negotiation skillsGood stakeholder management skills with the ability to take the lead and set direction as well as build a network around clients and other stakeholders, internally as well as externallySelf-starter who takes ownership, can work independently and manage processes efficientlyHigh level of attention to detail and high-quality standards combined with a reliable work ethic and the ability to see the bigger pictureA positive attitude and a team player who is able to collaborate credibly internally in order to leverage the company’s resourcesThe processPlease apply online as soon as possible as applications will be processed on an ongoing basis. For questions related to the role, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at talent@cipfs.com. We do not include CV's and Cover Letters sent by email.As we continue to improve our candidate experience, diversity and avoid unconscious bias, please avoid having a photo in your CV. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality for all applicants.Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations and ownership.Building value that mattersFounded in 2012, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S (CIP) today is the world’s largest dedicated fund manager within greenfield renewable energy investments and a global leader in offshore wind. To date, CIP has developed and constructed more than +50 greenfield renewable projects around the world. CIP is developing a greenfield project portfolio of ~160GW totally, and ~16 GW is in operation or under construction. CIP manages 12 funds and has to date raised approximately EUR ~32 billion for investments in energy and associated infrastructure from more than 180 international institutional investors.CIP has a multinational team of ~500 full time employees with extensive experience and knowledge within the fields of renewable energy project development and regulated infrastructure. In addition, CIP has a broad range of competencies within corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, engineering, construction, project development, and project management.CIP has built a prominent investment team capable of originating proprietary investment opportunities and executing projects and investments based on the team’s industrial background, large industrial network, and extensive experience in structuring, executing, and managing investments within energy infrastructure. Headquartered in Copenhagen, CIP also operates from key locations across the globe, including offices in Hamburg, Munich, London, Utrecht, New York, Tokyo, Melbourne, Luxembourg, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul and Singapore. In addition, CIP has 17 local project offices globally.For more information, visit www.cip.com.