About the Role
The Director will bring leadership and analytical rigor to the financial and portfolio management of the InfraRed Energy Transition Fund (IRETF). This role leads day-to-day fund management, including reporting, valuation, treasury, liquidity management, investor communications, and providing technical/structuring support for portfolio transactions.
Responsibilities
- Lead preparation of IRETF quarterly reports, assist with annual accounts, sustainability (ESG) reporting, quarterly valuations, and investor returns.
- Present financial information to investors and internally as required.
- Lead, develop, and implement best practices for investment valuation, coordinating with advisors and auditors.
- Oversee and manage the treasury function, including banking facilities, letters of credit, foreign exchange management/hedging, cash positions, cash flow forecasting, investor drawdowns, and distributions.
- Liaise with NYC and London finance teams.
- Maintain regular communication with investors, supporting engagement at AGMs, LPACs, and ad-hoc meetings, and responding to queries.
- Assess future capital requirements and assist with investor materials, presentations, and due diligence for fundraising.
- Provide fund-level and structuring support for IRETF transactions, including acquisitions, refinancings, restructurings, and exits.
- Support the finance team with the establishment and administration of new vehicles for acquisitions, co-investments, or portfolio enhancements.
- Identify, evaluate, and manage value enhancement initiatives to maximize portfolio value and improve returns.
- Prepare and present approval papers to internal committees and boards, ensuring compliance with fund documentation and internal processes.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a role such as Fund/Financial Controller, Valuations, or fund finance is required.
- Degree qualified with a strong academic record.
- Strong infrastructure/energy transition fund management experience with rounded financial, risk, and commercial awareness.
- Proficiency in analyzing financial statements.
- Strong knowledge and experience of valuations, cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and private fund reporting.
- Experience supporting complex transactions and structuring is advantageous.
- Understanding of the US regulatory environment for open-ended funds.
- Experience working within a controlled environment with strong governance and compliance expectations.
- Advanced project management skills with the ability to multi-task, manage complex processes and conflicting priorities, and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team and contribute at a senior level to strategic, business development, and operational matters.
- Demonstrable experience developing relationships with and managing multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).
- Comfortable working with detailed financial models and data sources/terminals.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage at a Senior/Institutional Investor level.
- Experience managing and developing junior colleagues.
Skills
- Financial management
- Reporting
- Valuation
- Treasury management
- Liquidity management
- Investor communications
- Cash flow forecasting
- Foreign exchange management/hedging
- Transaction structuring
- Project management
- Relationship management
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Financial modeling
Location
- New York
- London
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Director level
- Senior level
Education Level
- Degree qualified
- CFA a plus
- CPA a plus
- ACA a plus
- MBA a plus
Salary/Compensations
- $170,000 - $200,000 per annum
Benefits
- Generous employee benefits package
- Discretionary bonus
About the Company
- InfraRed is a leading international mid-market infrastructure asset manager with a 25-year history in developing and managing essential infrastructure.
- InfraRed manages US$13bn of equity capital for global investors across listed and private funds.
- The company operates globally with offices in London, Frankfurt, Madrid, New York, Miami, Sydney, and Seoul.
- InfraRed combines global reach with deep sector expertise from a team of over 160 people.
- InfraRed is part of SLC Management, the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life.
Equal Opportunity
- InfraRed is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
- Encourages applications from individuals who may not meet every qualification but are excited about the role.
