Principal, Infrastructure & Renewable Resources

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 *** 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.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

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.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have:

• 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

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

INVESTMENT ORIGINATION

• 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

INVESTMENT DUE DILIGENCE

• 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

INVESTMENT MONITORING, MANAGEMENT, & RISK

• 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

MENTORSHIP

• 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

About Us

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) offers an exceptional opportunity to work at a world-class organization while living in a west coast setting. With $233 billion of gross assets under management, BCI is the provider of investment management services to British Columbia's public sector. We invest globally across a range of asset classes and strategies in public and private markets.

Based in Victoria, British Columbia, with offices in Vancouver, New York City, and London, U.K., BCI manages a portfolio of diversified public and private market investments on behalf of our 32 British Columbia public sector clients.

The people who work at BCI are committed, passionate, and approachable. They aim for continuous improvement and share BCI's core values of clients first, performance focused, world class, accountability, transparency, and integrity. Being recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers, and BC's Top Employers exemplifies BCI's ongoing commitment to be a progressive workplace of choice; one that attracts, retains, and promotes talent so that we can continue to work towards meeting our clients' financial goals. As an active in-house asset manager, BCI depends on specialized skills and expertise to successfully execute its world-class investment strategies and fulfill client needs. We are currently expanding our team and our skill base to equip BCI for the future.