Director, Acquisitions

Overview

In this role you drive the sourcing, structuring and execution of complex investment transactions across M&A, land/development, joint ventures and partnerships. You oversee underwriting, financial modeling and return analysis to optimize capital deployment and inform Investment Committee decisions. You manage the full lifecycle from screening to post-close performance, partnering with diverse stakeholders to align commercial and legal outcomes. You guide cross-functional teams and mentor the Acquisitions & Investments group, shaping portfolio strategy in a fast-paced, global market.

Responsibilities

• Source, structure and execute complex investment transactions (M&A, land/development, JVs, strategic partnerships)
• Lead underwriting, financial modeling (DCF, IRR, accretion/dilution, sensitivity) and return analysis
• Prepare and present Investment Committee materials with clarity and rigor
• Manage full investment lifecycle from screening to post-close performance tracking
• Negotiate key deal terms with JV partners, advisors and lenders to align on commercial and legal outcomes
• Lead cross-functional deal teams and mentor junior team members
• Provide market trend insights and identify opportunities for portfolio optimization
• Contribute to regional strategy and new market entry execution routing

Key requirements

• 8–10 years of progressive experience in real estate or infrastructure investments, corporate finance, private equity, or investment banking
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
• Expert-level financial modeling and valuation skills (Excel, Argus)
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional deal teams and manage complex transactions through closing
• Deep understanding of real estate and infrastructure fundamentals, capital structures, and investment metrics
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to translate financial insights into strategic recommendations
• Strong executive presence, analytical rigor and commercial judgment
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment managing multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Solid understanding of European power markets is a plus
• Second language beside English preferable

• exceptional communication
• strong executive presence
• analytical rigor
• expert-level financial modeling (Excel, Argus)
• DCF, IRR, accretion/dilution, sensitivity analysis
• due diligence and materials preparation

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