Director / Managing Director, Infrastructure Asset Management Finance

OMERS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pension fund is seeking a Director/Managing Director specializing in Infrastructure Asset Management to enhance the operational and financial performance of portfolio companies. The candidate will partner with finance teams to implement performance improvement plans and lead financial transformation initiatives. Required qualifications include a Master's in a relevant field and significant experience in senior financial leadership roles. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in infrastructure, financial restructuring or corporate transformation.
• Experience in senior leadership roles, including permanent and interim CFO positions.
• Proven track record in financial value creation and operational improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Asset Management Finance for OMERS Infrastructure.
• Conduct rigorous due diligence for potential acquisitions.
• Partner with portfolio company finance teams to implement value creation plans.
• Monitor and report on portfolio financial performance.

Skills

Strategic and analytical thinking

Leadership and stakeholder engagement

Financial and operational expertise

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Education

Master’s degree in Finance, Economics & Management or equivalent

Job description

Choose a workplace that empowers your impact.

Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and experience. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best.

We are a purpose-driven, dynamic and sustainable pension plan. An industry leading global investor with teams in Toronto to London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. We embody the values of our 600,000+ members, placing their best interests at the heart of everything we do.

Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work.

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Why Join Us?

Are you looking to join the infrastructure investment arm of a dynamic pension plan that embodies the strong values of its 600,000 members, and is an industry leading global investor? If so, we would love to tell you our story.

OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, managing C$140b of net assets on behalf of 600,000 members, consisting of active, deferred and retired Ontario municipal employees. Our investment teams are stewards of members’ financial future, and we take pride in securing superior net returns for our members, while contributing to the communities where we live and operate. At OMERS, we put our people first and are proud to embrace the diversity of thought and leadership that comes from having locations across the globe, including in Toronto, London, New York and Sydney.

OMERS Infrastructure, the infrastructure private equity arm of OMERS, is a pioneer and global leader in infrastructure direct investing having been active in the space for the last 25 years. Our global team consists of over 100 dedicated investment professionals managing a diversified global portfolio of C$39b AUM across the energy, transport and digital sectors.

Position Overview

The Director / Managing Director, Infrastructure Asset Management with a specialisation in finance is responsible for evaluating and enhancing the operational and financial performance of OMERS Infrastructure’s portfolio companies. This role works directly with portfolio companies to strengthen the finance function’s ability to provide timely, accurate and relevant financial information and KPI dashboards to track the financial performance of the company against the value creation targets set in the Business Plan.

The Director / Managing Director partners with the OMERS asset management teams and the portfolio company’s finance teams to implement performance improvement initiatives, optimise financial operations, and drive sustainable growth throughout the investment lifecycle. By leading financial transformation, this role ensures long‑term value creation across the portfolio. In addition, the Director / Managing Director plays a key role in transaction activities, participating in financial due diligence for new acquisitions to assess the maturity of financial capabilities and preparing companies for successful exits. This includes ensuring financial models, reporting, and performance metrics align with buyer expectations and support the equity growth story.

Title will be commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Asset Management Finance for OMERS Infrastructure, focusing on financial performance improvement across portfolio companies.
• Conduct rigorous due diligence for potential acquisitions, including financial, operational, and strategic assessments to identify value creation opportunities.
• Partner with portfolio company finance teams to implement value creation plans, including cost optimisation, revenue enhancement and working capital management.
• Build strong relationships with internal investment teams and external stakeholders to support deal execution and post‑acquisition integration.
• Work closely with asset management teams to drive operational and financial transformation, including restructuring, process improvement, and organisational effectiveness.
• Lead initiatives in financial reporting, financial governance, and risk management.
• Monitor and report on portfolio financial performance, ensuring alignment with investment objectives and proactively identifying risks and opportunities.
• Support business development opportunities, strategic alternatives, and exit planning, including preparation for divestitures and maximizing exit value.
• Deliver actionable insights to senior leadership and investment committees to inform strategic decisions.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics & Management (or equivalent).

Professional Certification:

• Chartered Accountant (ACA CPA or equivalent).

Experience:

• Significant experience in infrastructure, financial restructuring or corporate transformation.
• Experience in senior leadership roles, including permanent and interim CFO positions.
• Proven track record in financial value creation and operational improvement within portfolio companies.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and leadership skills with the ability to influence at C‑suite level.

Core Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Financial and operational expertise
• Leadership and stakeholder engagement
• Risk management and compliance
• Strong communication and negotiation skills

As one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, our people‑first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the members we proudly serve.

From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.