1. Join the National Wealth Fund, a unique chance to drive meaningful change
2. Full time and permanent position - LEEDS based x 3 days
About Our Client
The National Wealth Fund are focused on driving economic growth and achieving Net Zero objectives in the UK. The organisation mobilises sector insights and investment expertise to unlock private finance for projects across the country, with a capital provision of nearly £30 billion.This is a full time and permanent position that will be located in Leeds - you must be able to commit to at least 3 working days in the Leeds office.
Job Description
This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing a diverse portfolio of loans, guarantees, and equity investments across key infrastructure sectors including clean energy, transport, digital, water, and waste. The Assistant Director will lead a team of portfolio managers, ensuring that investments align with the organisations dual mission of achieving net zero carbon emissions and fostering local and regional economic growth.Product experience relevant to the NWF's product offering: equity, fixed and floating loans, guarantees (including inflation linked debt guarantees), noting that specific experience in direct equity investment and equity funds would be advantageous.Key responsibilities include monitoring project performance, conducting financial and risk analysis, negotiating waivers and consents, and contributing to strategic decision-making processes.The role also involves engaging with external stakeholders such as project sponsors, equity fund managers, and legal advisors to safeguard the organisations interests and reputation.
The Successful Applicant
The ideal candidate will bring:
3. Proven experience in infrastructure portfolio management
4. Experience in direct equity investment and equity funds will be an advantage
5. Debt experience, ideally gained in a banking or project finance environment is critical as you will engage in debt structuring, refinancing, credit analysis and monitoring/management of their loan portfolio
6. Strong commercial acumen and accountability for high-value projects
7. Sector expertise in energy, transport, growth finance, direct equity or social infrastructure
8. Deep knowledge of debt structuring, refinancing, and credit analysis
9. Familiarity with financial products such as loans, guarantees, and equity investments
This is a high-impact position suited for a strategic thinker with excellent analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
10. *This is a full time and permanent position that will be located in Leeds - you must be able to commit to at least 3 working days in the Leeds office.*
What's on Offer
11. A collaborative environment
12. A base salary between £90,000 - £120,000 p/a
13. A fantastic benefits package including a 10% cash allowance for a flexible benefits fund (capped at £15k).
14. A very generous pension offering, 10% employer contribution, increasing to 15% if employees also contribute 5%. (20% in total) Individuals can select to use flexible benefits for the 5%.
15. 30 days annual leave (option to buy & sell 5 days A/L)
16. Core benefits include life assurance and income protection cover
17. The organisation values diversity and inclusion, offering competitive benefits and unique learning opportunities from combining private and public sector skills and experience. Background checks are conducted for all roles.