Transaction Manager Private Infrastructure Equity (m/w)

Responsibilities:

• Support the acquisitions team with sourcing, screening, and conducting due diligence of investment opportunities across all infrastructure sub-sectors
• Lead acquisition and divestment processes for individual transactions, including due diligence, valuation, data analysis, Q&A coordination, project management, synthesis of findings, and bid submissions
• Structure, negotiate, and execute transactions in close collaboration with external tax and legal advisors (e.g., SPAs, SHAs, BCAs, and bid structuring)
• Review and prepare financial models for valuation and sensitivity analysis in collaboration with external service providers
• Prepare investment memoranda and other presentation materials to support investment decision-making processes
• Implement business plan initiatives (e.g., refinancings, PPAs, replacement of service providers) and manage 100-day plans for acquired assets and portfolio companies
• Conduct market analysis and support the preparation of internal reports, presentations, and marketing materials in coordination with the broader team
• Assume asset management and asset ownership responsibilities as required

Your profile:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience as a transaction manager in the field of direct infrastructure investments; broad experience in core infrastructure is an advantage
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to lead complex projects effectively, to the highest standard, and within deadlines
• Positive and persuasive personality with strong communication and negotiation skills, both internally and externally
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with an accurate, detail-oriented approach and a flair for both quantitative and contractual matters
• Highly committed, reliable, and dynamic individual who is willing to go the extra mile and can lead negotiations in both English and German
• University degree in corporate finance, economics, natural sciences, or engineering, with solid knowledge in corporate finance and valuation

If you are interested in this challenging and rewarding opportunity in an entrepreneurial and dynamic work environment, please submit your application (including CV with references, motivation letter, academic transcripts, and a photograph) electronically to Martin Ragettli (martin.ragettli@istfunds.ch). We look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that we will only respond to applications that meet the above qualifications and criteria.