The VP/Director of Infrastructure will lead investment strategies, manage portfolios, build partnerships, and oversee financial performance in the infrastructure sector.
Harrison Street Asset Management ("HSAM") is a leading global alternative investment management firm focused on real estate, infrastructure, and credit strategies across North America and Europe. Headquartered in Chicago, Toronto, and London with offices across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, the firm has over $103 billion in assets under management on behalf of institutional investors and registered investment advisors globally.
Founded on a culture of innovation, HSAM is an early mover in alternative real estate and mid-market infrastructure. Today, the firm’s global team, consisting of more than 520 professionals, is committed to creating long-term value through deep sector expertise and forward-thinking strategies.
This individual will be a key member of Harrison Street’s open-end infrastructure strategy and focused primarily on originating, executing, and asset managing investments. Candidates should be self-starters who possess excellent analytical skills, a strong understanding of and demonstrated experience with Excel and financial modeling, and superior written, research, and oral communication skills. Critical industry skills include knowledge of the various infrastructure sectors (power, renewables, utilities, water, transportation, social, and digital), project finance expertise, the ability to lead and execute transactions, and lead the asset management of portfolio assets. The individual must be able to effectively allocate time between multiple immediate and medium-term tasks, effectively adjust to changing priorities, and adhere to strict deadlines. The position is available in the firm’s Chicago office.
Responsibilities:
- Originate, underwrite, and manage principal investments in the infrastructure sector;
- Evaluate potential investment opportunities, conducting research, developing valuation analyses, structuring, negotiating, and executing transactions;
- Build industry relationships and develop a robust business development pipeline;
- Manage relationships with the leadership teams of the portfolio companies and closely monitor the financial performance of the investments;
- Lead the negotiation and execution of agreements and other transaction-related documentation;
- Manage relationships with investment partners, including the Sponsor/Managing Member and other co-investors, and advisors such as financial, legal, tax, and environmental;
- Review and approve capital calls and distributions related to principal investments;
- Coordinate with finance and operations with respect to monitoring ongoing investments;
- Monitor ongoing financial performance of portfolio companies and oversee the reviews of valuations for portfolio companies;
- Monitor and evaluate potential exit alternatives, including public market conditions and potential strategic partners;
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to a high-performing, collaborative team environment;
- Play a lead role in recruiting activities, including sourcing candidates and interviewing prospective hires;
- Lead due diligence on opportunities, assessing past and projected financial performance, quality of management teams, investment merits and risks, expected returns, regulatory environment, and industry dynamics;
- Meet with company management and review past performance, strategy, outlook, industry issues, and other relevant topics as required;
- Build a network of operating/investment partners to identify and operate assets;
- Participate in industry conferences focused on infrastructure investing to elevate the firm's network and reputation in the space;
- Present investment recommendations based on the results of the team's due diligence and analysis;
- Oversee the drafting of principal investment recommendations, outlining potential opportunities and risks; and
- Present investment and disposition recommendations to the Investment Committee.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 10 years of experience, with the last five years as a principal investor in private equity or public buy-side investing in the infrastructure sector, including proven “end-to-end” transaction experience.
- Proven experience executing successful deals in North America, from inception to include analysis, due diligence, execution, and ongoing monitoring.
- Willingness to explore new investment opportunities, with a particular focus on the various infrastructure sectors, including power, renewables, utilities, water, transportation, social, and digital, as well as an intellectual curiosity about the trends and opportunities that will lead to exceptional returns.
- Prior responsibility for managing relationships with portfolio companies and other external stakeholders such as investment partners, other co-investors, and advisors.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and manage junior investment professionals.
- An undergraduate degree is required. A graduate degree is desirable, but not a requirement.
Harrison Street is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions, please contact our ADA Accessible Line at (312) 920-0500 or [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Harrison Street does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Harrison Street will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Harrison Street.
Top Skills
Excel
Financial Modeling
Project Finance
Harrison Street Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
444 W Lake St, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60606
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