Investment Director – Value-Add Infrastructure Private Equity Investments @ Swiss Life Asset Management AG

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.ResponsibilitiesResponsibility for sourcing of value-add infrastructure investment opportunitiesResponsibility for leading transaction executionResponsibility for preparation of equity story and presentation of investment memoranda to the Infrastructure Investment CommitteeActive asset management of portfolio companies (incl. Board representation)Independent sectors research and transaction originationExperienceStrong academic profile from a top-tier university or business schoolAt least 10 years of full-time experience in an M&A / financing role at an investment bank, infrastructure private equity fund or a major consultancyRelevant infrastructure buy-side experience, strong professional network and a strong deal sheet especially in Energy Transition is a plusExcellent analytical and negotiation skillsStrong 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 attitudeProficiency in written and spoken English required, French or Spanish is a plus