Investment Director / Investment Directoress

About Us

Swiss Life Asset Managers oversees CHF 280 billion in assets and ranks among the top three institutional asset managers in Switzerland. Our infrastructure private equity investment team manages over CHF 9 billion on behalf of Swiss Life and external clients. Our mandate focuses on direct investments in core, core+, and value-add infrastructure assets in OECD countries, with a particular emphasis on Europe and North America. Over the past 11 years, we have executed more than 60 direct infrastructure investments. Our mandate is currently expanding to encompass control and co-control investments of up to EUR 500 million.

Our international and dynamic team, based in Zurich, consists of over 40 investment professionals with extensive international experience in the infrastructure sector. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our value-add infrastructure team as an Investment Director (f/m/d), participating in all aspects of private equity infrastructure investing, from deal sourcing to portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Source value-add infrastructure investment opportunities.
• Lead transaction execution.
• Prepare equity stories and present investment memoranda to the Infrastructure Investment Committee.
• Engage in active asset management of portfolio companies, including Board representation.
• Conduct independent sector research and transaction origination.

Experience

• Strong academic background from a top-tier university or business school.
• A minimum of 10 years of full-time experience in an M&A/financing role at an investment bank, infrastructure private equity fund, or a major consultancy.
• Relevant infrastructure buy-side experience, a robust professional network, and a strong deal sheet, particularly in Energy Transition, is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
• Strong motivation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and to quickly grasp complex topics with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential; knowledge of French or Spanish is a plus.

Application Process

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.