Investment Manager - Added Value Manufacturing

The Manager is responsible for the end-to-end development and execution of investment opportunities within the assigned sector including origination evaluation structuring transaction execution active asset management value creation and exit The role supports the Sector Head CIO in developing and reviewing the sector investment thesis priorities and pipeline and contributes to translating sector themes and opportunities into investable products funds co-investments and other structures The Manager works closely with Capital Raising and other relevant functions to support early investor market sounding and refine investment propositions while maintaining strong ownership of the investment substance execution and performance of assigned investments

Support the Sector Head CIO in developing reviewing and updating the investment thesis strategic priorities and investment pipeline for the assigned sector Develop and maintain deep knowledge of the assigned sector including market structure competitive dynamics regulatory developments valuation benchmarks investment themes risks and emerging opportunities Proactively originate develop and maintain a strong pipeline of investment opportunities through relationships with companies entrepreneurs advisors industry participants shareholders and other relevant stakeholders Evaluate investment opportunities through market and sector analysis commercial and financial assessment risk-return analysis valuation due diligence structuring and negotiation Develop and review robust financial models valuation analyses investment cases sensitivities and scenarios to assess viability returns downside risks and key value drivers Prepare investment memorandums and recommendations for review and approval through the company s applicable investment governance process Lead or coordinate transaction execution for assigned opportunities including due diligence work streams structuring documentation negotiations financing and closing in coordination with internal and external advisors Identify opportunities that may be developed as direct investments funds co-investments or other scalable investment products Develop and support the structuring of new investment products and funds arising from the assigned sector including the investment thesis target assets return profile risk parameters deployment strategy pipeline and key commercial terms Work closely with the Capital Raising team from an early stage of product development to support investor market sounding provide the investment content required for investor engagement assess feedback and refine the investment proposition structure and terms as appropriate Manage assigned investments actively throughout the ownership period and ensure performance is assessed against the approved investment case strategic objectives and agreed KPIs Develop and implement value creation plans for assigned investments including financial operational strategic governance growth and capital optimization initiatives Work proactively with portfolio company management boards and relevant stakeholders to monitor performance address key issues support strategic initiatives and drive agreed value creation priorities Identify material underperformance risks or deviations from the investment case at an early stage and develop appropriate recommendations and corrective action plans for consideration by the Sector Head CIO and relevant governance bodies Maintain and periodically update financial models valuations portfolio analysis and investment performance assessments for existing investments Support investee companies in relevant strategic and financial matters including annual budgets business plans growth initiatives financing restructuring governance enhancement and IPO readiness where applicable Develop and periodically review exit strategies for assigned investments including strategic sale secondary transaction IPO refinancing recapitalization or other realization options and recommend the appropriate route and timing for consideration and approval Ensure that potential exit pathways and realization considerations are incorporated into the investment thesis underwriting and value creation plan from the outset Lead or support the execution of approved exits including preparation valuation advisor coordination buyer investor engagement negotiation due diligence and transaction closing Generate periodic investment sector and asset management reports and…