Senior Director, Infrastructure Investments

6 months ago


London, United Kingdom PSP Investments Full time

ABOUT US

We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$243.7 billion of net assets as at March 31, 2023.

We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong.

Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world’s top companies. At PSP, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.

EXPERIENCE THE EDGE

At PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads. We are committed to a culture that fosters collaboration and allows us to think beyond, in an interconnected way. We advocate for our employees to speak-up, learn, experiment, share, and be part of an inclusive work environment where diversity is embraced.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The infrastructure asset class was introduced at PSP Investments in April 2006, with an investment strategy focused on a long-term investment horizon (greater than 10 years) while seeking adequate liquidity and a viable exit strategy. As at March 2023, net Infrastructure assets under management stood at CAD$29.4bn, with 10.5% 5-year annualized portfolio returns per fiscal year. The target size of investments typically ranges from $1.0bn to $2.0bn through direct investments in private companies, however there is flexibility to make smaller equity investments through one of our platform investments. With over 30 direct investments across the globe, PSP Infrastructure invests 40% in Europe, 40% in the Americas and 20% in Asia-Pacific.

The infrastructure team invests across multiple investment strategies:

Platforms in airports, roads, renewables and data centers

Direct investments ranging from minority to majority positions alongside strategic/financial partners

Strategic GP fund relationships

Targeted infrastructure sectors include:

Power: primarily hydro, wind and solar

Regulated utilities: electric, gas and water

Transportation: toll roads, rail leasing, airports and ports

Data infrastructure: telecommunication towers, fiber networks, data centers and land registries

Size of team: The global team currently consists of 43 investment professionals with 23 sitting in Montreal and 20 in London.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As a Senior Director, Infrastructure Investments , the role will be primarily focused on European and Asia Pacific markets, with regular involvement in our global portfolio which will entail extensive involvement with the asset management phase and some involvement with the investment process throughout the life cycle of the asset.

This will include:

Key focus will be managing portfolio investments, executing value creation plans and disposition of portfolio investments as required (will involve taking board seats and exercising governance rights at the investment level

Participating in the execution of investment opportunities, collaborating closely with senior members of the team and managing junior members of staff across multiple workstreams, including due diligence, negotiations and presenting to internal committees

Managing relationships with key internal (risk, tax, legal, HR) and external stakeholders

Actively contributing to team management and team development of junior team members

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

A well-rounded investor, with at least twelve (12) years of relevant experience either from infrastructure investing, investment banking/corporate finance, corporate development, consulting, or a related field

Execution skills across investment analysis, structuring and negotiating financing, due diligence (commercial, financial, strategic, operational, legal)

Ability to create value through financial, commercial and operational excellence as well as track record assisting exit activities

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Master’s degree in a relevant field, an asset

CA, MBA, CFA, CBV is an asset

Intellectual curiosity and strong investment judgement and analytical skills

Highly collegial and collaborative and comfortable with shared decision-making processes

Strong written and verbal communication skills

We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:

Investment in career development   

Comprehensive group insurance plans 

Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs  

Competitive pension plans  

Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off  

Inclusive paid parental leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers

A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days

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