Vice President Investments

Energy Infrastructure Partners AG; Zürich; A distancia; CHF 220.000 - 340.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote work

Home office

Competitive remuneration package

Descripción de la vacante

Energy Infrastructure Partners is seeking a Vice President Investments to support the investment lifecycle from sourcing to post-closing value creation. The role focuses on Swiss and German markets with leadership responsibilities across deal sourcing, execution, and asset management.

You will mentor analysts, manage complex transactions, and collaborate with management teams to drive performance while maintaining strong investor relations and governance involvement.

Formación

• Master's or PhD in business, natural/engineering sciences from a top-tier university.
• 7+ years investment experience in energy infrastructure or related large deals.
• Experience leading teams and negotiating complex transactions.
• Strong network to originate deals in energy markets.
• Proven track record in due diligence, M&A, and project financing.
• Deep understanding of value drivers and risk in investments.
• Analytical, proactive, and entrepreneurial with strong communication.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and originate attractive investment opportunities in energy infrastructure.
• Lead transaction execution with financial modelling, valuations, and memos.
• Manage due diligence across technical, legal, financial, tax and commercial workstreams.
• Structure transactions and negotiate terms with sellers, partners and lenders.
• Represent EIP on boards and monitor portfolio performance.
• Prepare client reporting and maintain investor relationships.
• Develop and execute value-enhancing initiatives for portfolio companies.
• Mentor analysts and ensure efficient project management and knowledge sharing.

Conocimientos

Investment experience

Leadership

M&A transactions

Project financing

Analytical thinking

English fluency

Educación

Master's or PhD in Business or Engineering/Natural Sciences

Descripción del empleo

Your area of responsibility

As Vice President Investments, you will be responsible for supporting the team throughout the investment lifecycle, starting from sourcing and execution of transactions to post-closing value creation and asset management tasks all the way to potential opportunistic sell-downs, with a particular focus on opportunities in the Swiss and German markets. The role includes, but is not limited to, the following key responsibilities:

Deal sourcing & execution

• Identify and originate attractive investment opportunities in the energy infrastructure sector, leveraging your network and market insights
• Lead transaction execution, including financial modelling, valuation analysis, and preparation of investment memoranda for the Investment Committee
• Manage due diligence processes across technical, legal, financial, tax, and commercial workstreams, coordinating external advisors and internal experts
• Structure transactions, negotiate key terms with sellers, partners, and lenders, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Derive and present investment strategies aligned with EIP’s objectives and market dynamics

Asset management

• Take full ownership of assigned portfolio companies and assets, ensuring delivery of investor returns and strategic objectives
• Represent EIP on Boards of Directors where relevant, actively contributing to governance and decision-making
• Monitor operational and financial performance, identify risks, and implement corrective measures when necessary
• Prepare insightful client reporting and maintain strong relationships with investors and stakeholders
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives to enhance portfolio value, such as operational improvements, growth strategies, and refinancing opportunities
• Collaborate closely with management teams and internal expert functions to implement best practices and drive performance

Leadership & Team Development

• Mentor and guide analysts and associates, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration
• Ensure efficient project management and knowledge sharing across the team

Your skills and experience

• Excellent academic background with completed studies in business administration or natural/engineering sciences with a Master or Ph.D. degree from a globally recognized top-tier university or business school
• At least 7 years of investment experience working in the energy industry or on sizeable infrastructure transactions and/or investments globally
• Significant experience of managing a highly motivated team and comfortable managing complex deals/projects
• Strong network in the energy market with the ability to originate and source deals
• Profound understanding and experience of M&A transactions, gained from a substantial track record of transactions through conducting due diligence processes in the infrastructure sector and negotiating transactions independently
• Familiar with project financing and good commercial and technical expertise coupled with a strong understanding of the key value drivers and risks of potential investments that are in line with compliance requirements
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking and ability to quickly familiarize oneself with complex topics
• Independent, pro‑active, flexible and entrepreneurial approach; therefore, a self‑motivated personality with excellent communication skills and with a positive, can‑do attitude
• Fluency in English is a must; other languages are an advantage

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package and fringe benefits
• Exciting position at an investment manager focused on the fastest growing infrastructure sectors
• Multiple development opportunities in an expanding firm as part of a highly motivated team
• Attractive and flexible working conditions such as remote work or home office

Contact

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About us

We offer an exciting position at Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP), an investment boutique specialized in private equity investments in the energy infrastructure sector, from wind farms to electricity grids. EIP is growing rapidly and looking for new talent to support with expanding its focus to global investment activities. With EIP you will enjoy working in an empowering environment based on the latest available technology.