Infrastructure Investment Manager – Private Equity

About the role

DWS is hiring an Infrastructure Investment Manager for its Private Infrastructure business, based in London. The role sits within the DWS Alternatives business, which manages €114bn across Private Real Estate, Private Infrastructure, Liquid Real Assets and Sustainable Investments. The Private Infrastructure team manages debt and equity investments in essential infrastructure services (transport, energy, utilities, digital, circular economy and healthcare) and runs two private equity strategies: the Pan European Infrastructure Fund (PEIF) and the Sustainable Growth Infrastructure Fund (SGIF). The postholder works across both funds, with a focus on SGIF.

Key responsibilities

• Appraise potential infrastructure investment opportunities across Europe
• Lead due diligence and acquisition processes, liaising with financial advisers, lawyers, tax specialists and other experts
• Assess and recommend investment opportunities based on risk and return fundamentals
• Build, review and update financial models for valuation analysis and recommendations
• Manage assets with portfolio companies, monitoring and reporting performance through the asset's life cycle to realisation
• Support fund raising by answering investor queries and providing accurate asset information
• Prepare and present investment committee papers and portfolio valuation and asset management reports

Required profile

• Previous experience in M&A, leveraged finance, private equity or transaction advisory, with a focus on infrastructure, industrials, natural resources, energy, transportation or similar sectors
• Sound knowledge of the full investment life cycle, from origination and acquisition to asset management and disposal
• Working knowledge of infrastructure and related sectors across mainland Europe
• Bachelor's degree in a related financial subject or equivalent professional experience
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and strong project management skills
• Proficiency in another European language is beneficial but not essential

Required skills

• Strong analytical skills, including cash flow modelling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail

What we offer

• 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy extra days
• A non-contributory pension scheme, up to 10%
• Private medical cover, a complimentary GP service and mental health support
• Parental leave, healthcare plans and travel insurance
• Opportunities to support the company's climate and social justice strategy
• Hybrid working in the UK: two days in the office, three days from home