At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sourcing and evaluation of Real Asset investment opportunities, focusing on infrastructure.
- Company: Aksia, a global alternative assets specialist with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for mentorship.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor junior professionals and represent the firm at industry events.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make impactful investment decisions in Real Assets.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in Real Assets investments and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 120000 £ per year.
Aksia is an alternative assets specialist providing investment solutions for institutional investors globally. We offer investment management, advisory and research services across Hedge Funds, Private Credit, Private Equity and Real Assets. As of November 30, 2025, Aksia advises on over $329 billion and manages $35 billion of client capital across funds-of-one, SMAs and products.
The Aksia Real Assets team is a global, 16-member team charged with full management of Aksia’s Real Assets investment business, encompassing Infrastructure, Real Estate, and Natural Resources. The team’s responsibilities span investment sourcing and due diligence, client portfolio management, and industry research. The team currently advises on nearly $60 billion across a variety of client relationships, ranging from advisory mandates to SMAs.
Aksia is seeking an Investment Professional to join its Real Assets team in Europe – preferably London, Zurich, or Munich, but other cities can also be considered. The successful candidate will assist in the management and continued build-out of the firm’s global Real Assets business - including investment leadership, client engagement, portfolio construction, business development, and team leadership.
We are looking for a candidate with a proactive, investment management-oriented mindset who can identify unique investment ideas and effectively communicate them to build consensus using qualitative and quantitative means. This candidate must demonstrate a track record of independent thinking and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom.
Responsibilities- Lead sourcing, evaluation, and execution of Real Asset opportunities with focus on infrastructure co-investments, primaries and secondaries. Additional expertise in other Real Asset segments is a plus.
- Cultivate and manage external sourcing partner relationships to proactively originate and shape investment opportunities.
- Apply independent judgement and critical analysis to all investment opportunities.
- Work directly with the firm’s Real Assets clients across a variety of different investment mandates, ranging from non-discretionary to discretionary in nature.
- Represent the firm at industry events and contribute to team marketing and thought leadership efforts.
- Mentor, manage, and develop junior investment professionals.
- 7+ years of experience in Real Assets investments, transaction advisory, or financing.
- Demonstrated ability to think critically and proactively identify and evaluate investment opportunities.
- Comfortable expressing well-reasoned skepticism about investment opportunities to various stakeholders.
- Strong writing, financial modeling, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and networking abilities, including comfort with public speaking in front of small and large audiences across a variety of different investment themes and topics.
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Aksia is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where investment professionals can thrive in the fast-paced world of alternative assets. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, Aksia provides ample opportunities for mentorship and leadership within its global Real Assets team, all while being situated in vibrant cities like London, Zurich, or Munich. The company's commitment to innovation and independent thinking fosters a collaborative culture that empowers employees to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful investment solutions for institutional clients.