Executive Director – Energy & Infrastructure
Role OverviewA leading semi-government investment entity is seeking an experienced Executive Director – Energy & Infrastructure Investments to join its growing investment platform. The successful candidate will play a senior role in identifying, evaluating, executing, and managing investments across the Energy and Infrastructure sectors, with a particular focus on direct investments, M&A transactions, portfolio management, and asset management activities.
This is a strategic leadership role for an established investment professional with a strong track record advising on or executing complex transactions within the energy and infrastructure landscape.
The ideal candidate will come from a leading Investment Banking M&A / Advisory background or a top-tier Private Equity investment platform, with demonstrated experience across energy, infrastructure, utilities, natural resources, transportation, or related sectors.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead the origination, evaluation, execution, and management of direct investment opportunities across the Energy & Infrastructure sectors.Identify and assess attractive investment opportunities aligned with the organisation’s strategic objectives and long-term investment mandate.Drive end-to-end transaction processes including M&A, acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic investments, and capital deployment initiatives.Conduct detailed investment analysis including financial modelling, valuation, due diligence, risk assessment, and investment committee presentations.Manage relationships with investment banks, private equity firms, SWF, infrastructure funds, corporates, government stakeholders, and industry partners.Provide strategic oversight and portfolio management support for existing investments, ensuring value creation and long-term performance.Work closely with portfolio companies and management teams to support operational improvements, strategic initiatives, and growth opportunities.Monitor market trends, sector developments, and emerging investment themes within energy transition, infrastructure development, and related industries.Mentor and develop junior investment professionals while contributing to the continued growth of the investment platform.
The successful candidate will be a senior investment professional with:15+ years of relevant experience within investment banking, private equity, infrastructure investing, or a related investment environment.Strong transaction experience across Energy & Infrastructure, including M&A advisory, principal investments, acquisitions, divestments, and portfolio management.Proven track record executing complex, high-value transactions and managing investment processes from origination through completion.Strong understanding of investment strategies, valuation methodologies, financial modelling, and asset management principles.Established network of industry relationships across energy, infrastructure, corporates, investors, and advisors.Ability to operate at a senior stakeholder level with strong commercial judgement and strategic thinking.Experience working within a fast-growing investment platform or institutional investment environment is highly desirable.