Investment Director Role in European Infrastructure Manager
About Our Client
Our client is a European Infrastructure Manager with global expansion plans. For their newly created Value Creation team, we are looking for a Director to take care of new and existing portfolio companies. This role requires strong communication skills, with an ability to engage across a range of portfolio businesses, understand different business models, and work proactively with the respective CEOs of each portfolio business on strategy and value-driving initiatives. We are seeking a strategic thinker with an affinity for the Infrastructure/Energy Transition sector, preferably Transportation. Strong analytical skills, extensive financial expertise, and experience in managing operations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment are essential. You will work alongside the investment team to develop and manage the portfolio companies.
Job Description
* Monitor and implement the business plan and value creation work for portfolio companies
* Establish and manage relationships with C-level potential investors and business partners in the Middle East
* Build a business network and ecosystem within the Transportation and Energy field with long-lasting relationships
* Involved in the operational due diligence process of new companies/investments
* Identify potential business opportunities within the portfolio companies
* Actively involved in the operational due diligence on potential investments and project finance
* Lead or coordinate and negotiate with different stakeholders
* Present business recommendations to the executive committee and CEO
* Build strong relationships with portfolio company C-level executives
* Lead strategy in financial and operational optimization and valuation
* Drive financial best practices across the SETF Portfolio
* Collaborate with the finance committee and relevant internal colleagues and the board of directors to ensure each portfolio company delivers annual budget and revised 5-year plan within the expected time-frame
* Advise team members of relevant market information
* Serve as a member of the Board of portfolio companies and report to the Head of Investments
The Successful Applicant
* Master's degree in business administration, engineering, or science; an MBA is a plus
* 10+ years of experience in an Investment or Senior leadership role within an Energy or Transportation company
* Proven track record in financial management, operational execution, and due diligence or corporate M&A experience within an infrastructure company
* Top-tier strategy consulting or Private Equity, Infrastructure background preferably in combination with corporate experience within a transportation company
* Deep understanding, knowledge, and insight of the market, preferably with well-established good business connections in the Energy and Transportation field
* Excellent networking and persuasive conversation skills, with the ability to communicate and negotiate with senior management both internally and externally
* Experience in project finance execution is an advantage
* Hands-on, self-starter with a pragmatic approach and the ability to work autonomously
* Integrity, loyalty, and strong people skills to adapt to different cultures
* Self-driven entrepreneurial mindset
* Great communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to various stakeholders
* Fluent in English; German is an advantage
What's on Offer
* Be part of a dynamic, fast-growing organization
* Exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth
* Flexible working schedule
* Be part of a talented and diverse team
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