Investment Director role in European Infrastructure Manager
Promising career opportunity
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 Head of Value Creation 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. As such 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
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, coordinate, and negotiate with the 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
Collaborate with the finance committee and work with relevant internal colleagues and the board of directors to ensure each portfolio company delivers the annual budget and revised 5-year plan within the expected time-frame
Advise team members of relevant market information
Be 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 combined with corporate experience within a transportation company
Deep understanding, knowledge, and insight of the market; preferably has already well-established good business connections in the Energy and Transportation field
Excellent networking and persuasive communication skills, with the ability to 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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