Asset Management Director - Value-Add Infrastructure

We have been exclusively retained by the infrastructure team of a leading mid‑market multi‑strategy Private Equity fund. The team focuses on value‑add investments within Energy Transition and Circular Economy, targeting scalable platforms across sectors such as biofuels, energy‑from‑waste, and waste management.

As part of its continued expansion, the fund is looking to establish a dedicated Asset Management function in Paris. This role offers a rare opportunity to shape the asset management strategy, to build best‑in‑class processes from the ground up and reflect with the CEO on the major sectoral direction. The role sits at the heart of the investment lifecycle, working closely with both the deal team and portfolio company leadership to drive value creation across assets.

This position offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders, including investment committees and portfolio company boards, as well as a high degree of ownership across strategic and operational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of key financial ratios.
• Take full ownership of asset management activities across a portfolio of infrastructure investments, ensuring robust performance monitoring and proactive risk management.
• Drive value creation initiatives across portfolio companies, identifying operational, commercial, and strategic levers to enhance performance and deliver on the investment thesis.
• Oversee asset‑level financials, including budgeting, forecasting, liquidity planning, and valuation processes, in close coordination with internal teams and external advisors.
• Partner closely with portfolio company management teams, acting as a key point of contact and supporting decision‑making at both executive and board level.
• Represent the fund at board meetings and committees where required, contributing to governance, strategic direction, and key business decisions.
• Support the integration and onboarding of new investments, including bolt‑on acquisitions, ensuring alignment with the broader platform strategy and smooth post‑deal execution.
• Work alongside the investment team throughout the deal lifecycle, providing asset management input during due diligence, execution, and exit planning.
• Contribute to the development and institutionalisation of asset management processes, tools, and reporting frameworks across the platform.
• Play an active role in shaping the fund’s broader infrastructure strategy, particularly within the energy transition and circular economy themes.

Candidate Profile

• 8–12 years of experience across Private Equity, Infrastructure, Management Consulting, or asset‑heavy corporates with a strong track record in asset management and value creation.
• Strong sector exposure to Infrastructure, Energy, Circular Economy, Industrials, Capital Goods, or Manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to operate autonomously in a lean, entrepreneurial environment, with a hands‑on approach and ownership mindset.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience analysing operational performance, capital structures, and valuations.
• Track record of driving tangible value creation initiatives within portfolio companies or client organisations.
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, including C‑suite executives, boards, and investment committees.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility across diverse stakeholders.
• Fluency in French is required; additional European languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel across Europe as required.