Infrastructure Investment Manager – private equity

Deutsche Bank AG; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Non-contributory pension scheme, up to 10%

Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits

Generous parental leave packages

Corporate volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Deutsche Bank AG is seeking a core member of the DWS Infrastructure investments team to focus on the PEIF and SGIF series funds. The candidate will lead appraisal, due diligence, and asset management activities across infrastructure investments in Europe.

Applicants should have experience in M&A or Private Equity, strong analytical capabilities, and a relevant degree. Benefits include 30 days of holiday, non-contributory pension, and health well-being packages.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in M&A, Leveraged Finance, Private Equity or Transaction Advisory focused on Infrastructure.
• Strong analytical skills with cash flow modelling expertise.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage projects efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Appraisal of potential infrastructure investment opportunities across Europe.
• Lead due diligence and acquisition processes for new investments.
• Prepare and present investment committee papers and portfolio valuation reports.

Skills

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

Leveraged Finance

Private Equity

Transaction Advisory

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Cash Flow Modelling

European Language Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related financial subject

Job description

Role Details

As a core member of the DWS Infrastructure investments team you will work across the PEIF and SGIF series funds, with a focus on SGIF.

Responsibilities

• Appraisal of potential infrastructure investment opportunities across Europe
• Leading the due diligence and acquisition processes for new investments, liaising with financial advisers, lawyers, tax specialists and other experts, both internally and externally
• Commercial assessment and recommendation of the merits of investment opportunities based on an analysis of the risk and return fundamentals
• Building, reviewing and updating financial models in order to provide valuation analysis and recommendations
• Conducting asset management activities, working closely with portfolio company management teams, including monitoring and reporting the performance of portfolio assets through the life‑cycle to realisation of the asset
• Supporting future fund‑raising processes, including providing support to answer investor queries and providing accurate asset information on a timely basis
• Leading on the preparation and presentation of investment committee papers as well as portfolio valuation/asset management reports

Qualifications

• Previous experience in either Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Leveraged Finance, Private Equity or Transaction Advisory with a focus on Infrastructure, Industrials, Natural Resources, Energy, Transportation or other relevant sectors
• Sound knowledge of the full investment life cycle from origination and acquisition to the asset management and disposal of portfolio companies
• Working knowledge of Infrastructure and other related sectors across mainland Europe
• Very strong analytical skills, including cash flow modelling
• Commercially focused with demonstrable investment acumen, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with a high level of attention to detail
• Educated to Bachelor’s degree level within a related financial subject or with relevant professional experience
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and strong project management skills
• Proficiency in another European language would be beneficial (but not essential)

Benefits

• 30 days’ holiday + bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• A non‑contributory pension scheme, up to 10%
• Physical and Mental Health Well‑Being benefits including private medical cover, a complimentary GP service and the support of Mental Health First Aiders
• Family friendly benefits including generous parental leave packages (supporting all variations of family set‑ups), healthcare plans and travel insurance
• The opportunity to support our CSR strategy focused on combatting climate change and achieving greater social justice; you can make donations to partner organisations or take part in corporate volunteering opportunities in local communities