Infrastructure Debt Investments Associate

**Job Title**:Infrastructure Debt Investments Associate**Location: London**

DWS Group (DWS) is one of the world's leading asset managers with EUR 928bn of assets under management (as of 31 December 2021). Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognised by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines.

The DWS Private Infrastructure business (“DWS Infrastructure”), acquires and manages Debt and Equity investments in businesses that provide essential Infrastructure services such as ports, toll roads, airports and utility companies. With investment teams located in Europe and the US, the business has a global footprint and is focused on managing infrastructure portfolios that can meet the needs of institutional investors and private clients worldwide. The division has funds under management of approximately €12.6 billion.

DWS Infrastructure Debt has raised €3.1bn of capital since 2014 and invested circa €2.5bn to date in infrastructure debt globally. In Europe, the team has raised approximately €750m of investors’ commitment through an open-ended European senior debt fund and separate managed accounts focused on high yield infrastructure debt opportunities (junior and unitranche). The team is looking for an Associate to join the team to support the expanding marketing efforts, capital deployment and asset management efforts, which is focused on senior and junior project finance and leverage finance loans in the infrastructure sector across Europe

**What we’ll offer you**:
A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre. You can expect:

- Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
- 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
- Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
- A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits
- The opportunity to support a wide-ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year

**Your key responsibilities**:

- Closely involved in all phases on the investment process from origination, financial modelling, due diligence, and investment memorandum preparation and presentation.
- Taking on asset management responsibilities with respect to investments under management, with a view of maximizing the performance of such investments.
- Working with the investor marketing teams to develop marketing materials and assisting with fundraising endeavors as the business continues to actively market its future funds
- Conducting due diligence on debt investment opportunities (Technical, Commercial, Financial, Insurance and Legal/Tax)
- Performing internal rating and ESG assessments of investment opportunities
- Assistance in the preparation and presentation of Investment Committee papers
- Monitoring and ongoing reporting performance of portfolio assets

**Your skills and experience**:

- Previous experience in either Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Leveraged Finance, Project Finance with a focus on Debt/Financing of assets across Infrastructure, Industrials, Natural Resources, Energy or Transportation sectors
- An understanding of the full investment life cycle from origination and acquisition to the asset management of investments
- Strong credit analysis and financial modelling skills
- Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and strong project management skills
- Proficiency in another European language would be beneficial (but not essential)

**How we’ll support you**:

- Training and development to help you excel in your career
- Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities
- Coaching and support from experts in your team

Our values define the working environment we strive to create - diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. We embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential. Talk to us about flexible work arrangements and other initiatives we offer.