Vice President – Infrastructure Investments

Vice President – Infrastructure Investments

Requirements

• Experience of 7 or more years in the banking, asset management or consulting industry with a focus (at least in recent years) on infrastructure investments
• A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) ideally in a related field such as Business, Finance, Engineering or Economics
• Client management experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead investment origination, execution and asset management activities and experience in underwriting, and project managing, primary fund / manager, co-investment or secondary due diligence
• Ability to undertake critical research and evaluation of potential investment opportunities and sub-sectors including the ability to gain a deep understanding of the key business value drivers, risk factors, and other underwriting considerations for infrastructure investments
• Ability to construct an argument around investment decisions and effectively communicate that argument both verbally and in written materials; be able to defend your position in a team environment, including in IC meetings
• Knowledge of, and relationships with infrastructure managers
• High degree of proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel, including the ability to prepare and review complex financial models

Responsibilities

• Working with SIRA’s Partners and Principals globally as part of the team responsible for developing SIRA’s infrastructure and real assets business
• Participating in SIRA’s infrastructure manager coverage in the Americas, with support from the global team lead and broader SIRA team, including: Manager meetings, relationship development, and market monitoring; Primary fund / manager due diligence and memorandums
• Manage or lead investment origination and execution: Co-investments alongside managers and other financial investors, including developing strong relationships with our investment partners; Secondary investments in funds
• Support client management and business development activities, including: Regular meetings with clients and prospective clients to develop client relationships; Presentation of investment opportunities and investment solutions
• Assisting with asset management requirements as required
• Responsibility for the training and development of Analyst and Associate resources

Preferred Qualifications

• Effective communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize activities while working on multiple projects and achieve target deadlines
• Attention to accuracy and detail
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Support development of team culture – teamwork, collaboration and defining our purpose
• Commitment to learning
• Flexibility – StepStone is a dynamic and entrepreneurial organization; all professionals are expected to perform multiple functions