Senior Global Infraestructure – High Yield Credit Fund

Banco Santander SA; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A major financial institution in Madrid seeks a Senior Global Infrastructure Specialist to manage high-yield credit investments. The role involves origination and execution of complex transactions, requiring a strong background in infrastructure credit and 10-15 years of relevant experience. Candidates should also hold a Master's degree and have technical expertise in financial analysis. This opportunity promises a chance to contribute to a growing business with substantial responsibilities.

Formación

• 10-15 years of experience in Infrastructure & Energy credit investment.
• Proven ability to conduct comprehensive due diligence.
• Experience in portfolio monitoring and fund reporting.

Responsabilidades

• Originate and analyze investment opportunities in high-yield markets.
• Drive execution of approved transactions and negotiate term sheets.
• Contribute to ongoing portfolio monitoring and investor reporting.

Conocimientos

Strong knowledge of Infrastructure & Energy financing

Technical expertise in legal and credit analysis

Proficiency in English

Ability to manage private credit investments

Strong interpersonal skills

Self-motivated and results-oriented

Educación

Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields

Professional certifications such as CFA, CAIA

Descripción del empleo

Overview

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Senior Global Infraestructure – High Yield Credit Fund locations: Madrid; time type: Full time; posted on: Posted Today; job requisition id: Req Senior Global Infraestructure – High Yield Credit Fund; Country: Spain

Responsibilities

• Santander Alternative Investments is looking for a Senior Global Infraestructure Specialist, based in our Madrid / London office.
• WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY
• At Santander (
• Santander Alternative Investments (SAI)
• is a growing business that started almost three years ago, with c€3bn in commitments across its core strategies. The business focuses on three areas—infrastructure, private credit and real estate—in which our goal is to develop funds with a clear competitive advantage to generate alpha for our institutional and UHNWI clients. We are proud of being an organisation with equal opportunities regardless of gender identity, culture or disability. Our mission is to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and expect all professionals at all levels to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.
• WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
• Within the Targeted Enhanced-Yield Infra Debt Fund, you will play a pivotal role in the origination, execution, and management of global infrastructure and energy private credit high-yield investments. You will originate and analyze investment opportunities, structure and negotiate transactions, conduct comprehensive financial, ESG, and legal reviews, and manage the investment. You will collaborate with senior management to implement the fund’s strategy, ensure disciplined risk management and sustainable value creation, and support portfolio monitoring, investor reporting, and maintaining strong relationships with sponsors, advisors, counterparties and institutional clients.
• Originate, and preliminarily evaluate investment opportunities in the infrastructure and energy high yield private credit markets, leveraging relationships with companies, advisors, banks, and asset managers across geographies.
• Undertake preliminary structuring and perform detailed credit, business model, and risk analyses of transactions, drafting screening materials, investment committee memoranda, and related documentation.
• Conduct due diligence processes, including financial modelling, legal review, ESG assessments, and analysis of technical, regulatory, and market risks, ensuring robust investment recommendations.
• Perform detailed cash flow modelling and cash extraction analysis to evaluate debt service capacity, downside scenarios, and overall investment resilience.
• Drive execution of approved transactions, lead negotiations of term sheets, financing agreements, and ancillary legal documentation, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Implement and monitor Investment Committee decisions across daily fund activities, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
• Actively contribute to ongoing portfolio monitoring, including performance analysis, covenant compliance, ESG reporting, and financial performance tracking.
• Contribute to investor reporting and communications, NAV calculation and review processes, and support fundraising activity for the fund.
• Collaborate with senior management in developing new investment strategies and thematic priorities within infrastructure and energy private credit.
• Mentor and coach junior colleagues, fostering a high-performance and mission-driven investment culture.

Experience

• 10-15 years of professional experience investing in junior Infrastructure & Energy credit, within an alternative finance provider / asset manager.
• Track record in origination, analysis, structuring, and execution of infrastructure junior credit investments.
• Proven ability to conduct comprehensive due diligence and analysis on infrastructure credit investments.
• Experience in negotiating term sheets, credit agreements, and ancillary legal documentation, ensuring robust transaction structures.
• Experience in portfolio monitoring, asset management, fund reporting, including preparation of investor reports, performance reviews, NAV calculation and oversight processes.
• Experience supporting fundraising processes for infrastructure private credit funds, including preparation of marketing and due diligence materials, data room coordination, and interactions with institutional investors.

Education

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, or related disciplines, with strong professional track record in infrastructure credit investment within an asset manager.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, CAIA, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure & Energy financing and investment, with ability to structure and manage complex private credit transactions.
• Technical expertise in legal, credit, financial and risk analysis, with rigorous attention to detail and risk management discipline.
• Proficiency in English; other languages such as French or German are a plus.
• Ability to manage private credit investments through different economic cycles and maintain portfolio resilience.
• Strong interpersonal capabilities to build trust with senior management, peers, investors, and counterparties.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and committed to exceeding objectives and delivering long-term value creation.
• Ability to mentor junior colleagues and foster a high-performance, mission-driven investment culture.

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