Managing Director - Infrastructure Private Equity (Climate/Energy Transition) - Primaries & Co-In...

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent US insurance business is seeking a senior investment professional to spearhead their climate investment strategy. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in private markets with a solid track record in climate investing, ready to lead initiatives and mentor teams. This role offers flexibility in location, either in London or potentially relocating to the US.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in investment with a focus on climate.
• Proven track record in building investment strategies and leading teams.
• Strong relationships in the climate and sustainability investment space.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop climate investment strategy for the firm.
• Source and execute investments within the climate sector.
• Mentor team members and manage industry relationships.

Skills

Climate Investing

Private Markets Investing

Team Leadership

Investment Sourcing

Deal Execution

Job description

Job Description

Madison Hunt is partnered with the investment arm of a prominent US insurance business looking to build upon existing capital commitments within their climate investment strategy. Given the market tailwinds in climate investing, our client sees attractive opportunities across this theme and are looking to hire a senior investment professional to lead and develop their climate strategy, a priority area of growth for the CIO and CEO.

• The ideal candidate must be a seasoned funds and co-investing private markets investment professional with at least fifteen years' experience and at least ten years' experience with hands-on returns focused climate investing.
• They will have developed strong industry relationships, have a recent deal history and track record across climate and sustainability themes specifically through primary and co-investments.
• The candidate will also have experience in building strategies, sourcing and executing investments, leading and mentoring a team.
• There will be a requirement for frequent travel to the US and an option for the candidate to relocate to the US office either now or in the future.
• The role itself could be based out of offices in London or their headquarters in the US, so we will be open to discussing with candidates in either location.

The firm already have significant capital committed to climate investments, with ambitious targets for deployment in the coming years, as well as budget to scale the function. The business conceptually view the strategy as a thematic overlay across numerous investment verticals, and candidates must have experience of this first hand in their current role.