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GIC · 7 hours ago

Vice President, Infrastructure

New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$220K/yr - $325K/yr

8+ years exp

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, seeking a Vice President of Infrastructure to lead investments in infrastructure companies. The role involves developing investment theses, executing deals, and managing assets within the infrastructure asset class.

Financial ServicesImpact InvestingReal Estate Investment

Comp. & Benefits

Hiring Manager

Souri Zaman

Responsibilities

Lead coverage of regulated utilities in North America, liaising directly with companies, financial intermediaries and related peers

Evaluate opportunities to put through the pipeline and work closely with senior team members in the formulation of investment theses and risks, approach and execution

Play a critical role in the full deal lifecycle: originating and executing investment opportunities, and managing external advisors

Have a strong voice in deal appraisal, negotiating transaction documentation and presenting investment decisions to Investment Committee on a regular basis and for assessing fit and risk criteria in line with GIC’s investment philosophy

Beyond investment approval, take an active role in asset management, reporting on investment progress, attending board meetings and eventually sitting on the boards of investee businesses

Play a central role in the ongoing monitoring of both the financial and operational aspects of portfolio investments while adding value to investee companies

Assist in the development of team members

Be part of special projects within the firm as assigned from time to time

Qualification

Infrastructure investmentsRegulated utilities sectorDirect equity investingInvestment analysisAsset managementTeam developmentIndustry networksIntellectual curiosityTop-tier trainingUndergraduate degreeCommunication skills

Required

8 to 10 years of relevant work experience in infrastructure investments

Experience as a direct equity investor will be considered an asset

Demonstrable track record or deep familiarity with the regulated utilities sector

Experience successfully leading the underwriting and overseeing the execution of infrastructure, private equity, or related long-duration investments

Intellectual curiosity, and interest in investment opportunities across infrastructure as an asset class, including listed equities

Strong investment judgment, with the ability to deeply and thoroughly analyze industries and businesses (i.e., understanding the components and drivers of success beyond the financials)

Industry networks to source deals and/or be the first contact for potential investments, and willingness to share these networks with the wider team

Maturity, presence, and strong organizational and verbal communication skills are critical due to exposure to, and close interaction with, senior members of the investment team and senior executives

Foundational training at a top-tier investment bank, project finance division, or management consulting organization

Undergraduate degree with top academic qualifications