Actis is a leading global investor in sustainable infrastructure. We deliver competitive returns for institutional investors and measurable positive impact for countries, cities, and communities in which we operate. Our global experience, operational know-how and strong culture allow us to create global sustainability leaders. We do it at scale. And have been doing so for decades. Since inception, we have raised US $25 billion to invest in a better tomorrow.
Founded in 2004, we have an unparalleled heritage in growth markets, set within a culture of active ownership. We employ over 300 people, including a team of c. 120 investment professionals, working across 17 offices globally. Our investors' capital is at work in c. 50 companies around the world, employing c. 37,000 full-time employees .
We invest to accelerate the transition to a net zero future and build outstanding returns along the way. On a macro level we specialise in sustainable infrastructure. Be it data centres, power plants or real estate. Decades of operational experience and sustainable investing deliver positive development. Infrastructure benefits from investors who know their business, on a truly global scale. On a micro level, we are recognised and trusted by institutions, regulators, the communities we work alongside, and the people served by our investments. We have a track record of meeting challenges head on. It gives us an edge as we transform companies and assets into sustainability leaders. This positively affects local communities and future-proofs our investments, driving value even further. We believe that what we do is more important than ever. Letting values drive value. Delivering financial performance for our investors and changing the world by transforming infrastructure for a better tomorrow.
Actis is a signatory to the United Nations backed Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI), an investor initiative developed by the UNEP FI and the UN Global Compact. The firm has been awarded the highest rating score, 5* for five consecutive years in the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) independent assessment. Actis also continues to win numerous awards, having recently been named PEI Frontier Markets Firm of the Year 2023, having won three fund and deal awards at the Infrastructure Investor 2023 Global Awards, an Environmental Finance Impact Award 2023, four Environmental Finance Sustainable Investment Awards 2023, and being listed in Real Deals’ Future 40 Climate Change Champions for 2023. Our core values are:
- Accountability - Actis is performance orientated and their people are unafraid to make decisions; they expect to be held accountable for the choices they make.
- Collaboration - We are team players and always act in the best interests of our investors and the firm
- Transparency - Actis readily shares information with others and works honestly and with integrity to inspire trust and confidence
- Inclusion – We are inclusive in our behaviors, recognising that diverse teams make better decisions.
- Sustainability – We contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world through our investments and actions
The Associate role involves working as a member of the Operations Team, applying research, analysis and Operational skills to assist in the evaluation of the technical risk profile and performance characteristics, of both development and operational infrastructure assets such as renewable power, transmission and distribution, water, logistics, and digital across several Actis geographies. The successful candidate will work within the Operations team leading parts of both Deal Due Diligence and Asset Management support.
This will encompass gaining exposure to the different phases of the investment life cycle, focused on the active management of all operational risks.
Main Responsibilities (this list is not exhaustive)
- Scope and analyse the Operations (including technical, management, insurance, etc.) of a potential transaction across sectors and geographies including hiring DD advisors, scoping DD, and managing the overall workstreams and budgets
- Lead parts of prospective and live transaction process including, due diligence, W&I/PRI negotiation, SPA support on relevant CPs, and Investment Committee memo preparation
- Own Operational governance on existing and new portfolio companies through different subcommitees and SteerCos and work with management teams to deliver fund objectives
- Attend industry events and conferences to continuously improve portfolio performance and provide strategic support to CXOs
- Develop and implement centralized, fund-level thematic efforts to improve portfolio performance such as cybersecurity, upskilling AI/Digital competency at portcos, and implementing auditable operational improvement tracking.
Knowledge
Candidates selected for interviews should meet the following criteria:
- Strong technical and commercial skills, including direct experience of at least one utility scale infra asset
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple, complex workstreams simultaneously across geographies and sectors with limited coaching
- Excellent research, written and verbal communication skills, and project management skills
- Able to manage laterally, upwards, and externally and influence senior team members and portfolio management teams; must have high EQ and able to change working style to work within regional and cultural norms
- Associates are expected to be internationally orientated as they will work with colleagues and advisors from our various offices worldwide.
