Associate Investment Director

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom USS Investment Management Limited Full time €25

When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. In your role as Associate Investment Director you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset.
This role will provide a great opportunity to assist in the origination, execution, and negotiation of investments for Direct Equity mandates and support ongoing portfolio management of the £8bn Direct Equity portfolio and a plan to invest £3-4bn over in 10-12 investments in the next 3 years.
The Direct Equity team consists of 25+ professionals managing approximately £8bn across infrastructure including core, value add, renewables and energy transition investments.
The Direct Equity team are responsible for the strategy, origination and execution of new investments, divestments, and portfolio company management.
Support origination and execution of potential investments for Direct Equity strategies across Infrastructure sectors and risk profiles
Contribute to formal investment recommendations to the Head of Direct Equity, Direct Equity Approvals Committee (DE AC) and Private Markets Investment Committee (PMIC)
Lead multiple workstreams on a transaction with key advisers, including legal, commercial & financial due diligence and tax advisers ensuring that process remains within approved budgets
Oversee modelling and valuation analyses of potential Direct Equity investments
Manage internal stakeholders including Finance, PAIR, RI and Operations teams
Manage and develop key relationships with investment banks and due diligence providers, including supporting originating new investment ideas that fit Direct Equity portfolio strategies and contributing more broadly to Private Markets investment idea generation
Assist post transaction monitoring including oversight of valuation models, reporting and value creation of Direct Equity investments. Contribute to formal asset management recommendations to Asset Management Committee’s and the Direct Equity Portfolio Review Committee
As appropriate, represent USS on portfolio company boards as well as within industry including attendance and presenting at conferences and proactively promoting PMG’s investment strategy and team
Participate in portfolio management by proactively suggesting changes to the portfolio construction with supporting analysis
Provide line management to individual analysts & associates in addition to mentoring and support to all associates and analysts
Significant experience of managing M&A processes
Extensive knowledge of the infrastructure community
Excellent financial modelling skills, strong understanding of company valuation techniques and portfolio construction
Capable of both bottom up investment analytics and top down strategic thinking
Ability to manage analysts, associates and senior associates to deliver high quality work under constrained timelines
Competent at prioritisation, process organisation, and management of multiple workstreams
Ability to influence and negotiate to fulfil investment objectives
At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development. We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team.
Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits
Generous annual leave package
Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
private healthcare, discounted gym membership
Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
Employee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and live
Cycle to Work Scheme
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK.
We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent. We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting resourcing@uss.co.uk .
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