Investment Director
- London
- Full-time
- Investments
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Legal & General is one of Europe’s largest asset managers, providing clients and partners with complex, responsible investment solutions, across public and private markets. As a global investor, we are present where our clients most need us – from Hong Kong and Singapore, to Chicago and major European financial hubs.
Created by combining our investment management (LGIM) and asset origination (LGC) capabilities, our Asset Management division works with our Institutional Retirement and Retail divisions to benefit our clients and customers – which include individual savers, pension scheme members and global institutions – and deliver enhanced shareholder returns.
Joining us means becoming part of a market-leading team, with capabilities across the full spectrum of asset classes, with an enduring commitment to responsible investment and creating long-term, sustainable value for our clients and partners.
Recruiter: Hannah Mayfield hannah.mayfield@landg.com
Internal Closing Date: 5th November 2024
We’re recruiting for an Investment Director to join Legal and General Asset Management's Digital Infrastructure team.
What you'll be doing:
- In this exciting position, you will be covering our Asset Management division's digital infrastructure private equity strategy, including investment strategy, reporting, team, fundraising etc
- The Investment Director will be working on the overall strategy which covers the following sectors: data centres, fibre, wireless infrastructure and digital focused service businesses
- You will be working across the following geographies: UK, EU, US sourcing new digital infrastructure investments
- The Investment Director will be engaged in individual equity investments of €50-200m taking minority to majority stakes
- The strategy invests both L&G balance sheet and 3rd party client capital
- You will be working in transaction execution, either as the lead or with the MD on new investments, bolt-ons, refinancings and exits
- You will have good Asset Management knowledge, with previous experience managing portfolio companies, attending and/or sitting on portfolio company boards
- Please note that this role is classified as a Certified role under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR), with the Investment Director being a Certified Person, as provided in the Role Description
Who we're looking for:
- We would like to speak with candidates who have significant experience in an investment role covering at least one or more digital infrastructure sub sectors, you will have proven investment, analytical and judgement capabilities
- The ideal candidate will have demonstrable transaction experience with a strong track record in one or more digital infrastructure sub sectors, with the ability to manage and lead the transaction and team
- We are keen to engage with Investment Directors who have a deep and broad network in the sector, with strong interpersonal and networking skills
- You will likely have experience from one of the following backgrounds: another PE / infra fund or advisor
- The position will be EU focused, and so it is expected that the Investment Director will be fluent in at least one of the following languages: German, French, Spanish, Italian
- You will be commercially astute and entrepreneurially minded, with strong strategic thinking and big picture mindset
- We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, tenacious and a self-starter
- You will have great communication and presentation skills
Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:
- The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
- Generous pension contribution
- A company car allowance
- Life assurance
- Private medical insurance (permanent employees only)
- At least 30 days holiday, plus public holidays. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday
- Competitive family leave
- Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice
- Recommend L&G as a wonderful place to work and earn referral money if someone you know joins us
- Access to hundreds of discounts, both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
- Flexible working options, including recently redesigned and award-winning offices which are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart
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Legal & General is a leading financial services group and major global investor, named Britain’s Most Admired Company in 2023, for the second year running. Rated top in our sector and top for inspirational leadership, we have a strong heritage and an exciting future.
We aim to build a better society for the long term by investing our customers’ money in things that make life better for everyone.
If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.
We strive to be open, mindful and inclusive, so are always willing to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs.
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