Associate, Infrastructure - Value Creation (m/f/d)

PATRIZIA is a leading partner for global real assets. The expertise and commitment of our global teams form the basis of our success. Shaping a sustainable future and making a positive contribution to society is what drives our daily business.

As an Associate in the value creation group in the London Investment Management team, you will play a key role in driving post-acquisition growth and operational efficiency across PATRIZIA’s infrastructure private equity portfolio companies. You will work closely with investment professionals, management teams and external advisers to identify value creation opportunities, support execution of strategic initiatives and help portfolio businesses deliver sustainable operational improvement.

Your Responsibilities:

• Assessing the core capabilities (e.g. financial planning, HR, IT) of the portfolio company throughout the transaction and developing a roadmap to reach the desired state of maturity.
• Partnering with portfolio company management teams to identify, prioritise and execute post-acquisition value creation initiatives focused on growth, operational efficiency and organisational effectiveness.
• Driving operational improvement programmes across infrastructure portfolio companies, including performance optimisation, cost efficiency initiatives, governance enhancements and strategic planning.
• Building trusted relationships with management teams, boards and external stakeholders to influence outcomes and support effective decision-making, and providing management teams with the necessary challenge to achieve objectives.
• Support and challenge the on-going risk management of the portfolio company.
• Supporting transaction execution and ownership transition processes, ensuring robust implementation plans are in place from signing through post-close integration and value creation.
• Providing technical and commercial insight on key contracts, operational frameworks and critical business processes, working alongside internal and external advisers where required.
• Monitoring portfolio company performance, helping develop KPIs, management reporting and action plans to improve operating and financial outcomes.
• Working closely with the investment team on strategic initiatives, business plans, due diligence findings and portfolio reviews to support long‑term value realisation.

What We Look For:

• Minimum of four years’ professional experience in consulting, legal, infrastructure, private equity, corporate strategy or operational roles.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational improvement, manage complex workstreams and deliver results in fast‑paced, high‑accountability environments.
• Strong technical understanding of commercial and contractual matters, with the ability to engage confidently on contract structures, risk allocation and implementation considerations.
• Solid transactional management experience, including exposure to due diligence, deal execution, contract negotiation, transition planning or post‑merger / post‑acquisition work.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and portfolio company management teams.
• A hands‑on, analytical and commercial mindset, with the judgement and resilience to operate across strategic and operational topics.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working: A hybrid working model with an average of two remote working days per week.
• Personal Development: Extensive internal training and development opportunities via our PATRIZIA Academy.