Website WaterEquity
About WaterEquity
WaterEquity is a pioneering impact investment manager concentrating on mobilizing private sector investments in water and sanitation for emerging and frontier markets. Founded on the principle of addressing water and sanitation challenges for those at the base of the economic pyramid, WaterEquity has successfully raised over $100 million to date. The organization is headquartered in Kansas City, USA, and operates globally with a mission to expand access, improve water quality, and mitigate water scarcity through its Water and Climate Resilience Fund. The Fund primarily invests through private equity and mezzanine instruments across the water and sanitation value chain.
About this Role
The Head of Infrastructure Investments will report directly to the CIO and oversee all aspects of capital deployment and portfolio management for infrastructure investments. This role involves leading a global investment team dedicated to expanding access to water and sanitation. The Head of Infrastructure Investments will be responsible for formulating investment strategies, managing the infrastructure investment vehicle, and coordinating with various stakeholders, including internal teams and external partners. The role also requires representing WaterEquity at sector events and discussions with investors.
Responsibilities
- Leading investment strategy and business growth, focusing on expanding access to water and sanitation.
- Supervising a team of five investment professionals, including four regional directors and an investment manager.
- Managing infrastructure investment vehicle, overseeing all aspects of capital deployment.
- Leading internal coordination of investments with Operations, Finance, and Compliance groups.
- Coordinating global technical assistance and support with Water.org and affiliates.
- Pitching to prospective investors in the Water & Climate Resilience fund in coordination with the Business Development team.
- Representing WaterEquity at sector events and investor discussions.
Requirements
- A master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
- Fifteen years of experience in finance/banking/investment in emerging markets.
- A minimum of seven years of experience investing in private debt and equity in emerging markets.
- Understanding various types of infrastructure financing, including public-private partnerships and project finance.
- Experience managing pooled fund vehicles and/or managed accounts.
- Experience managing a remote, international team.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to social and environmental impact through impact investing.
- Experience working with impact investors such as development finance institutions.
- Ability to design, launch, and scale new projects and initiatives.
- Willingness to travel internationally approximately 20-25 percent of the time.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with a leading impact investment manager.
- Competitive base salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Chance to lead significant projects with a global impact on water and sanitation.
- Collaborative and inclusive working environment.
