Principal, Infrastructure & Renewable Resources (London)

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume and related information by email to Luke Wilmot-Sitwell at luke@one-search.com with “Principal - BCI” in the subject line. Only qualified candidates who match the requirements will be contacted.   

This role is based in our London, UK office.  

On behalf of BCI’s clients, the Infrastructure & Renewable Resources (I&RR) team invests globally in infrastructure businesses that provide stable long-term results. BCI’s I&RR portfolio has $20+ billion in AUM and ranks as the ninth largest institutional infrastructure investor globally. The portfolio spans a range of sectors including energy, transport, utilities, and data infrastructure as well as tangible assets in timberland and agriculture.  

I&RR seeks meaningful investments predominantly in private companies enabling an active governance approach. The team invests in a variety of capacities in the private markets including as a sole sponsor, co-investor, and very selectively through externally managed funds. In addition, I&RR takes positions in listed infrastructure businesses as a complementary strategy to private markets investments.  

In 2023, the I&RR team proudly established their first international presence with the inauguration of their London, U.K. office. This significant milestone signifies a remarkable evolution of BCI and its infrastructure and renewable resources strategy. The new London office serves as a robust platform for the I&RR team to originate and manage investments in the U.K. and European markets, further solidifying BCI's commitment to global expansion and diversification. 

The Principal supports the investment activities of the I&RR program, namely playing a role in conducting due diligence activities for prospective investment opportunities and managing the long-term holdings of the program.  

The Principal develops rigorous and independent insights into the ongoing performance of BCI’s direct investments as well as providing ideas for new investment opportunities. These insights would be advanced toward action through an ability to build highly collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders including deal team leaders, investee company executives, other shareholders, and Board members. Above all else, the Principal is a highly motivated individual that brings a long-term value investing mindset with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.  

• 4-7 years of experience in direct infrastructure and / or private market investments investment management (preference for institutional investment experience)  

• Strong and relevant academic credentials 

• Deep understanding and experience in the private market direct investment process from sourcing to execution to post investment monitoring and management 

• Excellent interpersonal skills; i.e., a proven ability to build lasting trust-based relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 

• Strong organizational skills 

• Develop and lead regional and sector networks to drive investment opportunities and partnership 

• Provide external contact and relationship management 

• Play a role in execution of group origination strategies 

• Participate in investment opportunity prioritization and triage 

• Participate in the research and planning for potential new investment sectors or geographies  

• Lead / manage analysis of critical workstreams as part of the due diligence process 

• Participate / lead the investment approval process through preparation of associated materials and presentations 

• Work with portfolio company boards and management teams 

• Collaborate with other shareholder groups  

• Track, report, and manage potential risks within the portfolio 

• Identify opportunities to integrate best practice in respect to departmental practices, policies, and operational procedures 

• Assist in BCI specific client presentations, documents, and discussions 

• Develop and maintain constructive inter-departmental dialogue 

• Embrace opportunities to provide mentorship, guidance, and training to other members of the team 

• Promote and foster a collaborative environment, with a culture of inclusion and transparency