Investment Vice President – Energy Infrastructure

YOUR AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

Execution

• Own transaction execution from initial screening through closing, including complex financial modeling, valuation analysis, and Investment Committee presentation preparation
• Direct due diligence processes across technical, legal, financial, tax, and commercial workstreams; coordinate with external advisors and internal experts to manage scope and timeline
• Lead transaction structuring negotiations with sellers, partners, lenders, and co-investors
• Develop investment theses and market strategies aligned with sector and geographic focus
• Build and maintain relationships with key market participants, advisors, and potential co-investment partners

Asset Management & Value Creation

• Lead add-on acquisition strategies and execution for portfolio companies
• Own refinancing workstreams and direct debt capital structure optimization initiatives
• Drive active value creation processes on portfolio companies, developing and executing 100-day plans and multi-year value creation strategies
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators against investment theses; escalate risks and opportunities to senior leadership
• Maintain and evolve valuation models to track investment performance; coordinate with valuation agents and external stakeholders
• Provide strategic support through qualitative and quantitative analysis; manage legal agreements related to capital structure, business strategy, and regulatory developments
• Prepare comprehensive periodic reports for investors, lenders, and Investment Committees
• Manage and enhance relationships with industry partners, service providers, and portfolio company management teams; lead retendering processes as required
• Oversee liquidity planning, debt utilization, equity drawdown management, and financial covenant compliance

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor and develop junior team members (Associates and Analysts)
• Delegate investment workstreams and provide oversight of analytical work
• Contribute to investment committee discussions and strategic decision-making

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Required

• Outstanding academic credentials from a top-tier university or business school
• 7-10+ years of relevant experience in energy/utilities, infrastructure, M&A/private equity, or comparable investment roles
• Deep affinity for energy technologies and power markets; robust knowledge of corporate finance, accounting, and valuation
• Proven expertise in complex financial modeling, valuation methodologies (DCF, LBO, comps analysis), and capital structuring
• Demonstrated track record of successful deal sourcing, execution, and value creation
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with strategic and conceptual thinking capability
• Proven leadership experience; ability to mentor junior talent and manage stakeholder relationships

Preferred

• Direct experience in energy infrastructure or utilities sector investing
• Track record of leading add-on acquisitions and value creation initiatives
• Strong network in European energy markets
• Experience with debt refinancing and capital structure optimization

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated, proactive, and entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial acumen
• Exceptional communication skills; ability to present complex ideas clearly to senior stakeholders
• Fluency in English is essential; German language skills are a significant advantage
• Positive, can-do attitude with strong work ethic and attention to detail