Investment Director, Private Infrastructure Debt

Investment Director, Private Infrastructure Debt

Principal Private Infrastructure Debt team is growing! The team has a growth mindset that believes in developing the talents of all our employees. We welcome fresh perspectives and are looking for someone with the skills, work ethic, and positive attitude to inspire change and help us through our next phase of growth.

We’re looking for an Investment Director to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Infrastructure Debt, you’ll be responsible to help build the senior and high yield debt origination capabilities within the Principal Infrastructure Debt platform and support European client fundraising and marketing activity!

Key Responsibilities

• Focus on origination/underwriting and portfolio activity across Europe
• Develop relationships with relevant market participants including Sponsors, Advisors and Agents
• Support the expansion of Principal’s Infrastructure marketing efforts and client meetings
• Cover key infrastructure sectors including transportation, power and energy, utilities, digital, social infrastructure and project financings

Who You Are

• Strong credit capabilities with 10+ years of relevant infrastructure and project finance originations experience, including at least 5 years of direct underwriting and portfolio management experience
• Bachelor\’s Degree in Economics, Finance and Mathematics is desired and a CFA qualification is preferred;
• Strong sales and negotiating skills along with deep relationships with senior members of leading Sponsor firms that include a history of sourcing attractive financing transactions
• Comprehensive knowledge of market pricing and terms along with a creative and balanced approach to credit structuring and pricing
• Experience in managing transaction teams, leading the execution effort from origination to closing

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience in Infrastructure private placements
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong motivation and leadership characteristics
• Able to balance a calm, steady, patient approach to business with passion to compete and win new business in a highly competitive environment
• Accepts and manages conflict and disagreement in a constructive and professional manner

Your experience with us

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being.

Who we are

Principal Asset Management offers global asset management expertise across a diverse set of traditional and alternative asset classes.

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years!

Location(s)

We’re open to considering in-office or hybrid talent out of London or New York City metro area. This posting is for London only.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Financial Services and Investment Management

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