Infrastructure Asset Management Associate
Appcast · London, England ·
What it's aboutThis London based role is part of the European Private Infrastructure Asset Management team within the Partners Group infrastructure investment team. The team is dedicated to delivering the value from investments in companies and assets made by the infrastructure team on behalf of our clients. Main
Responsibilities
Working in close cooperation with the investment teams, Operating Directors on the board and management in the portfolio companies to assist in:onboarding newly acquired portfolio companies,contributing to the definition and refresh of the strategic plan,assisting the implementation of value creation opportunitiessupporting ongoing operational improvement, restructuring, or re-engineering initiatives to help maximize value creationSupport the development of relationships with underlying management teams, boards of directors, and service providers under the guidance of senior team membersAssist senior colleagues in supporting, advising, and challenging management teams, participating in board meetings in an observer or support capacity where appropriateOwn non C-Level management relationships (e.g. head of FP&A) and act as a sparring partner on strategic workstreams, incl. ensuring sound business cases Ensure a strong, on-going operational focus, regularly reviewing financial and operational performance of the portfolio companies he/she is involved with, and ensuring agreed goals are achievedSupport the due diligence support for prospective investments, with a focus on commercial & operational workstreams and, the value creation planPerform activities related to reporting, monitoring investments, market research, internal requests, and marketing effortsContribute to the continuous development of asset management processes, tools, best practices, and playbooks .newspaper { }What we expect Bachelor's degree required; Master's and/or MBA is a plus; minimum 3-5 years of relevant work experience,Ability to understand a private equity underwriting and value creation plan (including the P&L, CF and BS).
Ability to translate this into action items, and KPIs. Exposure to or interest in transformation programs (strategic planning, implementation support)Developing functional knowledge of operations and SG&A functions (operational excellence, cost saving and operational transformation / operational restructuring programs, value creation programs), and scaling businesses and experience of implementation of buy-and-build strategiesStrong analytical and financial skillset matched with a strong team mentality, as well as the desire to learn and succeedComfortable interacting with management teams outside-in, can communicate on eye-level with management , and build credibility with senior stakeholders over timeFoundational understanding of integrated business planning (P&L, Cash Flow & Balance Sheet), financing and valuation Work background: Ideally one or several of the following: Early-career experience in a transformation role or corporate development function within a corporate environment, including exposure to value creation or transformation initiativesExperience in an international working environmentOperational and / or strategy consulting firm (had touchdowns with PE but not only for DD but for strategy implementation, value creation or restructuring expertise)Internship or early-career experience at a Private markets firm or within private equity-backed businessesExposure to infrastructure (sub-sectors) is a plus, not a must Personality: Demonstrated strong stakeholder management and leadership skillsEmotionally intelligent with the ability to manage diverse relationshipsExcellent communication skills both written and verbalAble to work independently on defined tasks while collaborating effectively withing the teamTeam player and strong collaborative skillsComfortable working in an international, fast-moving environmentDriven personality, intrinsically motivatedAnalytical mindsetHigh integrity What we offer Partners Group is a global financial institution that retains the culture, pace, and agility of a start-up.
As a growing firm, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent, by offering a workplace where results are truly recognized and rewarded. We offer: We offer career opportunity in a global, international, and inclusive environmentOpportunity to learn the business from some of the world's leading private market specialistsGrowth-oriented entrepreneurial culture with significant development opportunitiesBe part of equal opportunity employer committed to culture diversity At Partners Group, we thrive on new ideas for the benefit of our clients, our employees and our community.
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