Vice President / Director, Infrastructure

About the role

ESR is an Asia-Pacific real asset owner and manager focused on logistics real estate, data centres and energy infrastructure. As Vice President / Director in its Infrastructure team, you will lead the sourcing, execution and management of infrastructure investment opportunities, oversee deal teams, lead due diligence and own senior relationships with investors, advisors and portfolio companies. You will also help shape the team's strategy and growth and develop its senior investment talent.

Key responsibilities

• Set the team's origination agenda, define sector themes and screen priorities, and originate proprietary deal flow through senior industry relationships, advisors and intermediaries
• Lead and quality control all Investment Committee materials and own the final investment recommendation
• Oversee deal execution, including financial modelling, valuation, due diligence, structuring and negotiation of terms
• Direct diligence strategy across financial, tax, technical, legal and commercial dimensions, appoint and steer external advisors, and form house views on sector, regulatory and macroeconomic developments
• Own portfolio asset performance, partner with portfolio company boards and CEOs on strategy and growth, and drive major asset decisions such as recapitalisations, acquisitions, operational initiatives, divestments and exits
• Coach and develop the team, set a collaborative, high-performing culture, and advance fundraising by shaping fund marketing narratives, deepening LP relationships and acting as an ambassador at conferences and investor forums

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or a related field; advanced degree (MBA, MSc) or certifications such as CFA or CAIA are a plus
• 8+ years of experience in infrastructure investments with a strong track record of originating, leading and closing transactions
• Hands-on command of structuring, negotiation and transaction management, and an established network of industry, advisor and investor relationships
• Experience in fundraising and LP engagement is valued; proficiency in Asian languages is highly advantageous

Required skills

• Sharp commercial judgement and excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to lead multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Strategic thinking, strong leadership and a people-focused approach