Analyst, Portfolio Management

About InfraRed Capital Partners (“InfraRed”)

InfraRed is a leading international mid-market infrastructure asset manager. Over the past 25 years, InfraRed has established itself as a highly successful developer, particularly in early-stage projects, and an active steward of essential infrastructure.

InfraRed manages US$13bn of equity capital [1] for investors around the globe in listed and private funds across both core and value-add strategies.

InfraRed combines a global reach, operating worldwide from offices in London, Madrid, New York, Sydney and Seoul, with deep sector expertise from a team of more than 160 people.

InfraRed is part of SLC Management, the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life, and benefits from its scale and global platform.

For more information, please visit www.ircp.com.

Job Purpose

As a Portfolio Management Analyst you will assist with portfolio management responsibilities and initiatives across InfraRed’s managed funds. Your role encompasses financial management and reporting in relation to investments (including performing semi-annual valuations), in addition to delivering value enhancements to maximise yield and NAV.  You will work closely with Fund Managers, Portfolio Directors, Asset Managers and Finance teams within InfraRed as well as the external providers and management teams of projects. 

Key Job Responsibilities

Valuations

• Support the cyclical valuation process for infrastructure funds by preparing assumptions, reviewing models, and consolidating outputs. Assist in tracking performance against business plans and contribute to ad-hoc analysis outside reporting cycles. Collaborate with Asset Managers to assess risks and opportunities affecting asset value and yield.

Operational Assets

• Work on valuations for complex assets, ensuring performance is monitored against KPIs. Provide analysis to support strategic decisions, including input for Investment Committee papers.

Forecasting & Strategic Planning

• Prepare financial forecasts, focusing on cashflow, yield, and dividend cover. Contribute to annual business plans and quarterly fund model updates.

Value Enhancement & Preservation

• Support initiatives aimed at improving or protecting NAV and yield, such as refinancings, equity investments, and cash optimisation strategies. Participate in accounting and tax-related projects across the portfolio.

Reporting & Communication

• Assist in preparing board and investor materials, and present sections to senior stakeholders. Help Fund Managers and Investor Relations teams with Q&A preparation for analysts and investors ahead of reporting dates.

Skills and Qualifications

• A part- or newly qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CPA) is preferred
• Knowledge of financial modelling (transaction or portfolio management experience within the infrastructure sector is ideal)
• Working knowledge of investment accounting, tax and DCF principles
• Strong English (written and verbal) communication skills, ability to engage with senior management
• Proficient in MS Excel as you will be working with detailed Excel project finance models
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team on a variety of tasks concurrently
• Able to deliver accurate, quality reporting to meet tight deadlines
  

[1] Uses 5-year average FX as at 30th September 2024 of GBP/USD of 1.2827; EUR/USD 1.1123. EUM is USD 12.803m

Don’t meet every single requirement listed? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At InfraRed we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this, or another role.