Asset Management SIM/Director - Infrastructure

Asset Management SIM/Director - Infrastructure page is loaded Asset Management SIM/Director - Infrastructurelocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR2187 Asset Management Director - Infrastructure IntroAn exciting new opportunity has arisen to join our Private Markets and Real Assets Investments team as an Asset Management Director, Infrastructure, focusing on our infrastructure investments. The role is a permanent position based out of our London office (hybrid working). Who we areRailpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34 billion in assets and the administration of several pension schemes, including the Railways Pension Scheme, one of the UK's largest and longest established pension funds.Our heritage of looking after the pension needs of the rail industry and its employees gives us our name and our unique outlook on how we serve our members. Railpen takes a holistic view, focusing on how we serve members today and how we can positively impact the communities and the world they will retire into.To learn more about Railpen including our values, culture and purpose, visit our LinkedIn Life page The Role This role will be dedicated to supporting the Head of Infrastructure with ongoing portfolio and asset management activities, and implementing the Infrastructure Team operating model. The role will work closely with the Head of Infrastructure to support delivering priorities and key strategic initiatives, both internally and within our infrastructure investee companies. You will work on strategic plans and portfolio risk mitigating actions. This will not be a dedicated external or investment facing day-to-day role but will instead focus on driving our asset management practices to a high standard to achieve our goals.The candidate's responsibilities will be multi-faceted, ensuring the portfolio and its investee companies operate efficiently and supporting the Investment Managers and Analysts with their respective asset management plans. Internal stakeholder management and reporting will be key to the role. You will be responsible for supporting the team's preparation, review and implementation of asset management plans, business plans, budgeting and major projects to enhance asset value and ensure that operational learnings are effectively captured and integrated into investment and portfolio practices.This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. The Person The successful candidate will have significant experience in infrastructure asset management, with either a asset management, investment business/fund management or institutional investor background. You will be able to demonstrate significant hands-on experience of infrastructure investments which may include renewables/energy, waste, social, PFI, digital, transport or other infrastructure assets. A proven ability to manage large-scale infrastructure projects and commercial contracts is fundamental as is the ability to identify and implement strategies to optimise asset performance, including the setting and delivery of asset management plan objectives. The ability to effectively coach, mentor and share best practice amongst direct reports is key to enable continuous improvement.As an Asset Management Director within the Infrastructure team you will be a self-starter and look to utilise time efficiently, focussing resource on existing assets as a priority to preserve and optimise value. The ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships with a wide variety of internal teams including legal, finance, tax, sustainable ownership, and investment risk is key. We are looking for an individual that sees this as an opportunity in which they can contribute to the delivery of Railpen's increased infrastructure mandate and long-term strategic asset allocation as part of a lean and efficient team.Our values of integrity, community and alignment are the guiding principles that influence our behaviour. They help us make decisions and shape our relationships with others. They're what we stand for. You will actively demonstrate our values, helping to create a safe environment, to place the needs of the community above oneself and, through a culture of 'fair challenge', align to the best interests of our members. This role is classified as a 'Certified Person' under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) and will therefore be subject to the additional requirements prescribed by the FCA. What we can offer you Rewarding you A competitive salary 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Generous annual bonus plan We provide membership of the Railways Pension Scheme, a Defined Benefit arrangement under which you get a pension for life and a lump sum when you retire, based on your length of service and pay 4x Life Assurance cover Colleague referral scheme Heath & Wellbeing Employee assistance programme Heath cash plan Eye care vouchers Flu vaccination Lifestyle We support hybrid and flexible working along with very generous family leave including 12 months full pay maternity leave and 6 months full pay paternity leave Buy and sell holidays Give as you earn scheme Paid volunteering days Flexible half days leave Electric vehicle leasing Cycle to work scheme Next StepsPlease apply for the apply button or visit by Friday 7th November 2025. Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life .