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About the Role

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. Your duties will include appraising potential infrastructure investment opportunities across Europe, leading due diligence and acquisition processes, and conducting commercial assessments. You will also build and update financial models, perform asset management activities, support future fund-raising, and prepare investment committee papers.

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
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

Requirements

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
Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
Strong project management skills

Skills

Cash flow modelling
Analytical skills
Investment acumen
Communication skills (written and verbal)
Attention to detail
Project management skills
Proficiency in another European language (beneficial)

Location

London

Work Type

Hybrid Working

Experience Level

Mid-level

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree level within a related financial subject or with relevant professional experience

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, healthcare plans and travel insurance
Opportunity to support CSR strategy focused on combatting climate change and achieving greater social justice
Donations to partner organisations or corporate volunteering opportunities

About the Company

DWS Group is an industry-leading firm with a global presence, focused on finding investment solutions and ensuring the best possible foundation for clients' financial future.
The DWS Alternatives business has €114bn in assets under management in strategies including Private Real Estate, Private Infrastructure, Liquid Real Assets, and Sustainable Investments.
DWS Infrastructure acquires and manages Debt and Equity investments in businesses providing essential Infrastructure services.
The division manages approximately €15 billion in funds, with two strategies targeting private equity investments in European infrastructure companies: the Pan European Infrastructure Fund (PEIF) series and Sustainable Growth Infrastructure Fund (SGIF).

Equal Opportunity

At DWS we’re serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves.
We at DWS are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that embraces dialogue and diverse views, and treats everyone fairly to drive a high-performance culture.
The value we create for our clients and investors is based on our ability to bring together various perspectives from all over the world and from different backgrounds.
We call this #ConnectingTheDots.
For over 150 years, our dedication to being the Global Hausbank for our clients has been driven by our people – in around 60 countries and across more than 150 nationalities.
If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need.