Head of Sustainable Infrastructure

Location: Singapore
Job Type: Permanent
Discipline:
Salary: Negotiable
Contact: NextWave Partners
Email: email NextWave
Reference: BBBH6856_1633944841
Posted: over 2 years ago

Head of Sustainable Infrastructure, APAC

Singapore

About NextWave

NextWave Partners is the Recruitment Partner of choice within the Clean Energy, Sustainable Infrastructure, ESG, Impact Investment, Climate-Tech & Technology sectors. We are committed to supporting industries battling climate change towards a net-zero future and a sustainable economy.

About the Role

A well-known European Private Equity group is looking for a Head of Sustainable Infrastructure to establish and build a team to focus on Sustainable Infrastructure (Renewable Energy, Carbon Reduction/Abatement, Digital Infra, Green Transport, Water & Agriculture) across APAC.

The role will have a large focus on origination and a hands on approach is a must. The group have over $10b of AUM globally and have low cost of capital, along with an appetite to invest in emerging markets, alongside OECD Asia. This role would suit someone bullish on Asia and with a strong deal track record in the region. The fund is looking to deploy circa $500m of equity from their current fund into the region and use that as a springboard to raise a specific emerging market fund.

Responsibilities

  • Originate investment opportunities across the APAC region
  • Build and execute an Asian Sustainable Infrastructure Strategy
  • Establish teams and platforms in key Asian markets
  • Sit on the board of existing portfolio companies who have a presence in the region or are currently expanding into the region
  • Ultimate responsibly for the fund's success in the region
  • Use experience to influence the groups IC, to ensure confidence in Asian markets going forward

Requirements

  • Over 15 years' experience investing in key markets across Asia
  • At least 10 years' experience within the infrastructure asset class
  • Tangible/Proven track record establishing teams/platforms
  • A proven pair of hands with a high level of gravitas
  • Have led deals from origination to FC and then into operation
  • Any fund-raising experience would be beneficial but not essential

Application
If you are interested in this position, please apply directly on the platform with your latest CV. We will review your application and revert back promptly.

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