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Infrastructure Equity Director
full-time•United States
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Infrastructure Equity DirectorJob Description
Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.
We’re actively seeking a talented Infrastructure Equity Director to join our Infrastructure Investment Team in Newport Beach, CA.
As an Infrastructure Equity Director with Pacific Life Investments (PLI), you will work with the Infrastructure Equity Investment team to identify, source, evaluate, underwrite, recommend, and manage infrastructure equity investments that meet the portfolio’s risk and return objectives on behalf of Pacific Life’s General Account. The Infrastructure Equity Team manages a rapidly growing portfolio of nearly $2 billion in AUM. You will fill a new role on the Infrastructure Investment Team, which currently consists of seven investment professionals housed within the Private Assets department of PLI. Your direct colleagues will include seasoned Infrastructure Equity and Project Finance professionals investing in both fixed income and equity opportunities.
How you will make an impact:
Lead the underwriting process for infrastructure equity fund investments and direct co-investments
Perform detailed financial analysis and modeling
Present recommendations to the investment committee
Actively monitor the existing portfolio to track performance and identify trends
Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders including infrastructure equity sponsors, senior level executives, legal and accounting teams, investment bankers, and consultants
Communicate Pacific Life’s infrastructure equity strategy and objectives to internal and external stakeholders
Travel to annual meetings, conferences, and ad-hoc sponsor meetings
Mentor junior analysts
Collaborate with other team members across PLI to enhance portfolio performance and achieve financial objectives
The experience you bring:
8+ years of experience in investment banking, equity research, private equity, or corporate M&A, preferably specializing in infrastructure
Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to build relationships
Investment knowledge, proficiency in accounting and financial modeling
Ability to multi-task while retaining strong attention to detail
What makes you stand out:
Demonstrated enthusiasm for investments, a proactive approach to exploring industry trends and developments, intellectual curiosity
Alignment with the team's risk philosophy and a nuanced understanding of risk management in investment decision-making
Ability to contribute as a team player while also excelling in independent work environments, navigating through uncertainties and ambiguities
You can be who you are.
People come first here. We’re committed to an inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment at www.pacificlife.com. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.
Working For Pacific Life Re
Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes.
Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well being initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events and overseeing volunteering opportunities.
Benefits (Only for Permanent and Fixed Term Employees)
Leave
25 days of annual leave with option to buy/sell more days
Adoption and fertility leave
Generous enhanced parental leave
Healthcare
Comprehensive private insurance coverage for employee and dependents
Group Life Insurance coverage of 9x basic annual salary and Group Income Protection up to 75% of basic annual salary
Optical benefits
Savings & Retirement
15% combined employee/employer contributions
Wellness
Subsidized gym membership
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Time off for volunteering
Charitable matching of employee donations
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so that we can discuss these with you to make sure that suitable adjustments are made, where possible.
Pacific Life Re Values
What you'll do
- Lead the underwriting process for infrastructure equity fund investments and manage existing portfolio performance. Develop relationships with stakeholders and communicate investment strategies.
About Pacific Life Re
At Pacific Life Re, our vision is to bring an innovative and dynamic approach to the marketplace. Our global team, comprising some of the best minds in the industry, is not afraid to disrupt and challenge industry thinking to provide the best life, critical illness, income protection, hospital cash and savings & retirement products and services possible.
Working in some of the most complex and fast-moving markets has taught us that knowledge and innovation go hand in hand. We pursue personalised, bespoke solutions for every one of our clients and our commitment to cutting-edge technology reflects our ambition to offer the most sophisticated answers to the most challenging reinsurance questions. Today, we are continuing our rapid growth internationally with offices across Europe, Asia, North America, Australia and a new global HQ in Bermuda.
With over 700 employees across the globe, we take pride in our inclusive culture, underpinned by our principles and behaviours, providing an environment where everyone can grow and develop. We are equally proud of the security and freedom we possess from having the backing of our parent company Pacific Life. With a heritage of more than 150 years, Pacific Life provides strength and resilience to our business which enables us to bring our fresh and dynamic approach to the marketplace.
To find out about our latest vacancies, please visit the careers section on our website: www.pacificlifere.com
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