Job Description
**** 3 DAYS PER WEEK WORKED FROM THE LEEDS HQ ****
The UK Infrastructure Bank has become the National Wealth Fund (NWF), with a broader remit, more capital and a greater capacity for risk. The new NWF will expand UKIB’s remit beyond infrastructure in support of the Government’s industrial strategy, building on its success over the last three years. With additional financial capacity and an enhanced risk budget, the NWF will be capitalised with £27.8bn to catalyse private investment in the market.
An Assistant Director in the Banking and Investments Team will focus on the execution of complex, bespoke infrastructure transactions providing equity, debt or guarantees. The scope of investments will be UK national level however co-investors would include key financial institutions globally.
The role holder will support the Director, deputising as necessary, in analysing investment opportunities, effective collaboration with co-investors, negotiating documentation and driving the due diligence and investment approval processes.
The role holder will act as an ambassador for the National Wealth Fund’s twin missions of local and regional growth and the Net Zero transition.
Core Role Responsibilities:
* Support Directors in external market engagement with investors, developers, banks and industry players to build the profile of in the market including individual attendance at industry events and roundtables to proactively promote the National Wealth Fund and support in generating new opportunities.
* Assist in the origination, screening and valuation/pricing of potential investments and making of recommendations to investment committee, on the potential eligibility of investments based upon their commercial, policy and impact viability.
* Work as a proactive member of deal teams, deputising for the relevant Director when required, in the structuring, negotiation and the due diligence process, including assessment of third-party due diligence provided by technical, legal, and other advisors and produce investment papers for approval.
* Support the National Wealth Fund in its policy initiatives by utilising the National Wealth Fund full product suite including, debt, equity and guarantees, to deliver effective financing solutions that meet the National Wealth Fund’s strategic objectives.
* Support the Portfolio Team with deal and market knowledge on closed investments, governance assistance and management of the underlying investments including risk mitigation and valuation.
* Interface in an open, constructive and collaborative manner with colleagues across the National Wealth Fund to share specific industry knowledge and experience, contribute to sector strategies and help assess the suitability of prospective deal flow to fulfil the strategic mission of the National Wealth Fund.
* Proactively maintain and build positive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, to include government departments, arms-length bodies (e.g. UKEF, BBB, UKGI and SNIB) as well as National Wealth Fund’s, investors, advisers and project sponsors to help create future opportunities and enhance the National Wealth Fund’s reputation in the market.
* Act as a role model and mentor for junior team members by encouraging a culture of knowledge sharing and learning to nurture future talent proactively contribute to the National Wealth Fund’s strategic objectives and cement the reputation as a centre of excellence in infrastructure banking and investment.
Knowledge, skills and experience:
* Demonstratable experience in infrastructure or other complex financing or investment gained through lending, investment, advisory or asset management roles
* Financially astute with deep knowledge of market terms, transactions and participants across equity and debt markets
* Strong analytical, presentation and numeracy skills including advanced financial modelling skills and equity valuation
* Commercially astute with evidence of negotiation skills developed from involvement in complex transactions
* Demonstrate confidence in building relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
* Skilled in understanding and digesting complex information and data as part of a due diligence process
* Skilled communicator including strong oral and written/report writing skills
A career with the NWF offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact and work on cutting-edge technologies that will drive the UK’s future. They value diversity in their people and inclusion is at the heart of what they do. It's also a very exciting time to join the Bank, with the recent announcements and the future changes that are planned.
They offer competitive benefits and unique learning opportunities from combining both private and public sector skills and experience.
If you'd like further information & the Job Description, please contact me on 07808 782801 or ben.glitherow@thebartonpartnership.com
Closing Date Sunday 1st December at Midnight.