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Director - Asset Management
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Please note this position is based in London and this will be the contractual location of the successful candidate, other locations cannot be considered.

Director - Asset Management

This is a great job for someone who has Strong understanding of financial models, legal documentation, and infrastructure market dynamics.

A bit about the job:

We are seeking an experienced Asset Manager to join our Infrastructure Equity team, where you will play a central role in overseeing the performance and long‑term value creation of a diverse portfolio of private market investments across the UK and Europe. In this position, you’ll lead post‑acquisition investment management activities, represent the firm on portfolio company boards, and guide strategic decisions through to exit. You’ll take ownership of valuation processes, proactively identify asset risks and compliance considerations, and provide robust technical and commercial analysis to support effective governance. Working closely with colleagues and stakeholders, you will drive asset optimisation strategies, contribute to reporting and business planning, and ensure full alignment with legal, regulatory, and governance frameworks. This role also offers the opportunity to mentor junior team members and collaborate with senior leaders, helping to shape a high‑performing, inclusive team environment.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

  • Ability to interpret complex commercial, contractual, and financial challenges.

  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

  • Degree-level education (Master’s preferred).

  • Proficiency in European languages is advantageous.

What you’ll get for this role:

  • Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in

  • Eligibility for annual performance bonus

  • Family friendly parental and carer’s leave

  • Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days

  • Up to 40% discount for Aviva products

  • Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it

  • Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars

  • Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme

  • 21 volunteering hours per year

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working –spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here

We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, send an email to [email protected]

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Other facts

Tech stack
Financial Models,Legal Documentation,Infrastructure Market Dynamics,Investment Management,Valuation Processes,Asset Risks,Compliance Considerations,Technical Analysis,Commercial Analysis,Stakeholder Engagement,Organisational Skills,Interpersonal Skills,Mentoring,Strategic Decision Making,Governance Frameworks,Asset Optimisation

About Aviva

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Aviva is nothing without our people. Living up to our purpose to be with you today for a better tomorrow applies to those we work with just as much as it does to our customers.

We want Aviva to be a place where people can be themselves, and we want our workforce to reflect the customers and communities we serve. This means offering market-leading benefits and challenging ourselves to do more to build a workplace – and society – that works for all.

It takes you. It takes Aviva.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Insurance
Founding Year: 1696

What you'll do

  • The Director - Asset Management will oversee the performance and long-term value creation of a diverse portfolio of private market investments. This includes leading post-acquisition investment management activities and guiding strategic decisions through to exit.

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What does a Director - Asset Management do at Aviva?

As a Director - Asset Management at Aviva, you will: the Director - Asset Management will oversee the performance and long-term value creation of a diverse portfolio of private market investments. This includes leading post-acquisition investment management activities and guiding strategic decisions through to exit..

Why join Aviva as a Director - Asset Management?

Aviva is a leading Insurance company.

Is the Director - Asset Management position at Aviva remote?

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