Vice President of Investment and Asset Management

The Vice President of Investment & Asset Management is responsible for driving the end-to-end investment lifecycle from capital strategy and fundraising to portfolio/asset value creation, risk oversight, and exit optimization. The role leads corporate finance initiatives, structures and raises capital, manages multi-asset portfolios, and implements robust risk and financial asset management frameworks to maximize long-term returns and protect downside risk.

Key Responsibilities

1) Corporate Finance

• Lead capital structure planning, balance sheet optimization, and liquidity management.
• Oversee financial modelling, valuation, and scenario/stress testing for strategic decisions, M&A, and corporate actions.
• Manage budgeting, long-range planning, and capital allocation frameworks across business units/assets.
• Support Board/ExCo with data-driven recommendations and investment committee materials.

2) Fund Raising / Capital Markets

• Design and execute fundraising strategies (equity, debt, mezzanine, project finance, bonds, syndicated loans).
• Build and maintain relationships with LPs, banks, DFIs, sovereign funds, family offices, and other capital providers.
• Lead due diligence, information memoranda, term sheet negotiations, and closing processes.

3) Asset Management

• Own post-investment value creation plans, KPI tracking, and performance improvement initiatives at the asset level.
• Drive operational excellence, cost optimization, and capital expenditure prioritization.
• Monitor asset lifecycle (acquisition, development, operations, refinancing, divestment).

4) Portfolio Management

• Construct and manage a diversified portfolio aligned with risk/return targets and mandate constraints.
• Continuously evaluate portfolio performance, rebalance exposures, and optimize holding periods.
• Prepare and present quarterly portfolio reviews to the Investment Committee/Board.

5) Risk Management

• Establish and maintain comprehensive market, credit, liquidity, and operational risk frameworks.
• Implement hedging strategies (FX, interest rate, commodity) as needed.
• Ensure regulatory, covenant, and policy compliance across all investments and financing structures.

6) Financial Asset Management (Treasury & Cash/Yield Optimization)

• Oversee management of liquid financial assets, surplus cash deployment, and short-term instruments.
• Set guidelines for counterparty limits, duration, and liquidity buffers.
• Maximize yield while safeguarding capital and ensuring liquidity for operations and investments.

7) Governance, Policies & Reporting

• Lead Investment Committee documentation, approvals, and post-deal monitoring protocols.
• Develop and enforce investment policies, risk limits, and ESG/impact reporting (if applicable).
• Produce high-quality, timely reports for internal and external stakeholders (Board, lenders, investors).

8) Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of analysts/managers across finance, investment, and risk.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Legal, Tax, Strategy, and Operations.
• Represent the company with investors, partners, and regulators.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or related field.
• MBA, master's in finance, or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, CAIA, or FRM are highly valued.

Experience

• 1015+ years of progressive experience in investment management, corporate finance, private equity, asset management, or investment banking.
• Demonstrated track record in capital raising, portfolio/asset optimization, and risk management.
• Strong experience presenting to Investment Committees/Boards and leading complex deals.

Technical & Soft Skills

• Advanced financial modelling, valuation, and structuring expertise.
• Deep understanding of capital markets instruments and funding structures.
• Strong risk management acumen and familiarity with regulatory requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability and leadership presence.

Success Metrics / KPIs (examples)

• Fundraising effectiveness: Amount raised vs. target, cost of capital, time-to-close.
• Portfolio returns: IRR, MOIC, ROIC, NAV growth, dividend/distribution yield.
• Asset performance: EBITDA margin improvement, occupancy/yield (if applicable), cash flow coverage ratios.
• Risk metrics: Compliance with covenants, VaR/Stress test thresholds, hedging effectiveness.
• Process quality: On-time reporting, accuracy of forecasts vs. actuals, investment committee cycle times.
• Team & governance: Retention and development of team, adherence to IC policies, audit findings.