Overview
Our client, us, a Milan-based alternative investment manager with ~€2 billion in assets and strong roots in renewable energy and infrastructure, is embarking on a strategic expansion into the digital infrastructure domain. This new platform will deploy a €500 million fund over coming months targeting data centres, fibre networks, edge / space infrastructure across Western Europe.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead full investment cycle for digital infrastructure deals, from sourcing to exit.
* Translate infrastructure / energy investment discipline into tech infrastructure sector.
* Build relationships with sector operators, tech developers, telecom firms, city authorities.
* Assist in setting the investment thesis, strategy, and operational roadmap for this new vertical.
* Work in synergy with ’ infrastructure / energy teams to find cross-value opportunities (e.g. data centre + renewable co-location).
Candidate Profile
* 5–10 years in infrastructure PE, project equity, principal investing, or strategy consulting. Experience in digital infra, telecom / fibre / data centres / tower infrastructure is strongly preferred, but exceptional candidates with adjacent infrastructure / utility / energy tech background will be considered.
* Solid track record in structuring, deal execution, financial modelling risk & regulatory understanding.
* Experience in Western Europe, ideally across multiple markets (e.g. Italy, Germany, France, Nordics).
* Fluent English, Italian.
* Demonstrable ability to launch and scale new investment verticals within a platform.
* Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and team-building skills.
Compensation & Opportunity
* Competitive base in line with Italian / European senior infrastructure PE benchmarks
* Performance bonus and carry / carried interest
* High visibility role within a growth-stage firm pushing into new infrastructure domain
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