Senior Asset Manager - Infrastructure

Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pension scheme for UK universities is seeking a Senior Asset Manager for its Private Markets Group. The role focuses on managing infrastructure investments, where you will lead asset management activities, represent USS on boards, and mentor team members in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and generous benefits

High-quality pension scheme

Health and wellbeing services

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in private infrastructure or equity investments.
• Strong strategic, financial, and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing asset portfolios and developing Asset Management Plans (AMPs).
• Representing USS on company boards and influencing stakeholders.
• Leading performance monitoring and AMP execution.

Skills

Strategic skills

Financial judgment

Communication skills

Job description

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Senior Asset Manager - Infrastructure, London

Client:

Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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3

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

This role is for a Senior Asset Manager in the Private Markets Group (PMG) Direct Equity Team, focusing on asset management of infrastructure investments. The role involves leading asset management activities, representing USS on portfolio company boards, collaborating on valuations, and mentoring team members. The team manages approximately £8bn across 30 infrastructure investments in UK, Europe, and North America, with plans to invest £3-£4bn over the next three years. The position requires extensive experience in private infrastructure or equity investments, strong strategic and financial judgment, and excellent communication skills. USS offers a vibrant, flexible working environment with opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing asset portfolios and developing Asset Management Plans (AMPs)
• Representing USS on company boards and influencing stakeholders
• Leading performance monitoring and AMP execution
• Supporting valuations and fair market assessments
• Mentoring team members and contributing to investment forums
• Partnering with deal teams during investment phases

Candidate profile:

• Extensive experience in private infrastructure or equity investments
• Strong strategic, financial, and influencing skills
• Ability to prioritize and analyze asset performance
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Why join USS?

Contribute to a secure financial future for members, with opportunities for career development, a friendly culture, flexible working, and comprehensive benefits.

Rewards include:

• Competitive salary and generous benefits
• High-quality pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing services, development support, and work-life balance initiatives

Our culture and values:

• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Excellence

About us:

Founded in 1974, USS is the principal pension scheme for UK universities and higher education institutions.