Principal European Infrastructure International Fund Abu Dhabi UAE

About our client

Our client is a leading global investment firm with a long-term track record across private markets. The firm is looking to add a Principal to its European infrastructure team, which invests across the entire region through direct co-investments and fund commitments.

What the job involves

The successful candidate will play a key role in leading transactions from origination through to execution and portfolio management, working closely with senior stakeholders and investment partners.

• Leading the evaluation and execution of direct infrastructure investments and fund commitments across Europe
• Building and reviewing complex financial models, valuations and investment cases to support decision-making
• Leading commercial, financial and operational due diligence alongside external advisors and management teams
• Preparing and presenting investment recommendations to senior leadership and investment committee
• Managing transaction execution, fund due diligence, negotiations and documentation through to completion
• Developing relationships with sponsors, advisors, management teams and other market participants to originate and assess new investment opportunities
  
  

• Significant transaction experience and proven track record of evaluating and executing investment opportunities in infrastructure, ideally within Europe.
• Exceptional financial modelling and analytical skills, with a strong grasp of valuation and accounting concepts
• Confident communicator, comfortable working in a collaborative, high-performance environment
• Willingness to be based full-time in Abu Dhabi