Investment Director (Value Creation)

About Our Client Our client is a European Infrastructure Manager with global expansion plans. For their new created Value Creation team, we are looking for a Director to take care of new and existing portfolio companies. This role requires strong communication skills, with an ability to engage across a range of portfolio businesses, understand different business models and work proactively with the respective CEO’s of each portfolio business on strategy and value-driving initiatives. As such we are seeking a strategic thinker with an affinity with the Infrastructure/Energy Transition sector, preferably Transportation. Strong analytical skills, extensive financial expertise, and experience in managing operations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will work alongside the investment team to develop and manage the portfolio companies. Job Description Monitor and implement the business plan and value creation work for portfolio companies Establish, and manage relationship with the C-level potential investors and business partners Build business network and ecosystem within the Transportation and Energy field with long-lasting relationships Involved in the operational due diligence process of new companies/investments Identify potential business opportunities within the portfolio companies Actively involved in the operational due diligence on potential investments and project finance Lead or coordinate and negotiate with the different stakeholders of the Present business recommendations to the executive committee and CEO Build strong relationships with portfolio company C-level Lead strategy in financial and operational optimization and valuation Drive Financial best practice across the SETF Portfolio Collaborate with the finance committee and working with the relevant internal colleagues and the board of directors, ensure each portfolio company delivers annual budget and revised 5-year plan within the expected time-frame Advise team members of relevant market information A member of the Board of portfolio companies and reports to the Head of Investments The Successful Applicant Master’s degree in business administration engineering or science an MBA is a plus 10+ years of experience in an Investment or Senior leadership role within an Energy or Transportation company Proven track record in financial management, operational execution and due diligence or corporate M&A experience within an infrastructure company Top tier strategy consulting or Private Equity, Infrastructure background preferably in combination with corporate experience within a transportation company Deep understanding, knowledge and insight of the market, preferably has already well-established good business connections in the Energy, transportation field Excellent networking skill and persuasive conversation skill, with the ability to communicate and negotiate with senior management both internally and externally Experience in project finance execution is an advantage Hands-on, self-starter with a pragmatic approach and the ability to do things by him/herself, autonomously Integrity and loyalty and strong people skills to adapt to different cultures Self-driven entrepreneurial mindset Great communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial information various stakeholders Fluent in English, German is an advantage What’s on Offer Be part of a dynamic, fast-growing organization Exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth Flexible working schedule Be part of a talented and diverse team