Asset-Level Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for maintaining and enhancing asset-level financial models, including valuations and scenario analysis, with support from the wider team
• Support semi-annual asset valuations, including updating macroeconomic and asset-specific assumptions
• Provide day-to-day asset management support, including participation in management, co-shareholder and advisor discussions
• Reviewing board and committee papers and preparing analysis to support board and shareholder level approvals
• Support value creation and strategic initiatives, including operational improvements and growth opportunities
• Undertake benchmarking and market analysis to support asset valuation and performance assessment
• Assist in preparing investment review updates for quarterly investor reporting

Projects and Strategic / Process Initiatives

• Support portfolio and fund-level strategic initiatives
• Collaborate with investment teams on selected deal screening and early-stage analysis
• Contribute to the ongoing development of asset management processes, including data-driven and technology-enabled improvements

Minimum Experience Required

• University degree or equivalent experience, with a strong analytical foundation
• Likely to have approximately three to five years of relevant experience (we welcome candidates with a range of backgrounds who can demonstrate the required skills)
• Strong financial analysis and financial modelling capability; experience with discounted cash flow models is highly valued
• Experience in infrastructure, energy, renewables, asset management, corporate finance, valuations, or accountancy is helpful but not required
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders
• A proactive, collaborative approach, with an interest in working in a team-oriented environment

Candidate Profile

An intellectually curious individual with a genuine interest in infrastructure investing. The role requires initiative, sound judgement, and the ability to think independently while working collaboratively with others.

A collaborative and adaptable team member who enjoys the variety of day-to-day responsibilities, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality work to deadlines.

Skills/Knowledge/Competencies

• Professional approach with strong judgement, integrity, and discretion
• Comfortable engaging with a range of stakeholders across different levels
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Well organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Structured and thoughtful approach to problem solving
• Strong analytical skills, including numerical and financial reasoning
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Proactive and adaptable, with a focus on contributing positively to team outcomes
• Strong research and information-gathering skills
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail

Diversity, Inclusion and Flexible Working

We believe in genuine opportunity, fairness, and respect for all applicants and aim to ensure that no current or prospective employee is subject to discrimination or treated less favourably on the basis of their disability, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sex, or sexual orientation, or disability.

We understand that applicants may have different needs and expectations related to their working arrangements and are committed to a discussion on flexible working. Please raise these with your Recruitment contact to discuss what type of arrangements can work for you and the role for which you are applying.

We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, and we particularly encourage applications from qualified candidates who identify as women and/or are from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services sector.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and participate in the “Offer of Interview” scheme, intended to actively encourage applications from people with a disability or long-term condition and offer an interview to those who meet the minimum criteria set out within this job description. You will need to let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme by contacting Jessica Sheehan at Jessica.sheehan@federatedhermes.com or +44 207 702 0888. You do not need to share details of your disability or long-term condition.

If you would benefit from alternative methods of applying or for workplace adjustments during the recruitment process, please also let us know by contacting Jessica Sheehan at Jessica.sheehan@federatedhermes.com or +44 207 702 0888 to discuss the support you need.