Vice President Infrastructure

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Harrison Street Asset Management ("HSAM") is a leading global alternative investment management firm focused on real estate, infrastructure, and credit strategies across North America and Europe. Headquartered in Chicago, Toronto, and London with offices across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, the firm has over $103 billion in assets under management on behalf of institutional investors and registered investment advisors globally.

Founded on a culture of innovation, HSAM is an early mover in alternative real estate and mid‑market infrastructure. Today, the firm’s global team, consisting of more than 520 professionals, is committed to creating long‑term value through deep sector expertise and forward‑thinking strategies.

This individual will be a key member of Harrison Street’s open‑end infrastructure strategy and focused primarily on originating, executing, and asset managing investments. Candidates should be self‑starters who possess excellent analytical skills, a strong understanding of and demonstrated experience with Excel and financial modeling, and superior written, research, and oral communication skills. Critical industry skills include knowledge of the various infrastructure sectors (power, renewables, utilities, water, transportation, social, and digital), project finance expertise, the ability to lead and execute transactions, and lead the asset management of portfolio assets.

The individual must be able to effectively allocate time between multiple immediate and medium‑term tasks, effectively adjust to changing priorities, and adhere to strict deadlines. The position is available in the firm’s Chicago office.

• Originate, underwrite, and manage principal investments in the infrastructure sector;
• Evaluate potential investment opportunities, conducting research, developing valuation analyses, structuring, negotiating, and executing transactions;
• Build industry relationships and develop a robust business development pipeline;
• Manage relationships with the leadership teams of the portfolio companies and closely monitor the financial performance of the investments;
• Lead the negotiation and execution of agreements and other transaction‑related documentation;
• Manage relationships with investment partners, including the Sponsor/Managing Member and other co‑investors, and advisors such as financial, legal, tax, and environmental;
• Review and approve capital calls and distributions related to principal investments;
• Coordinate with finance and operations with respect to monitoring ongoing investments;
• Monitor ongoing financial performance of portfolio companies and oversee the reviews of valuations for portfolio companies;
• Monitor and evaluate potential exit alternatives, including public market conditions and potential strategic partners;
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a high‑performing, collaborative team environment;
• Play a lead role in recruiting activities, including sourcing candidates and interviewing prospective hires;
• Lead due diligence on opportunities, assessing past and projected financial performance, quality of management teams, investment merits and risks, expected returns, regulatory environment, and industry dynamics;
• Meet with company management and review past performance, strategy, outlook, industry issues, and other relevant topics as required;
• Build a network of operating/investment partners to identify and operate assets;
• Participate in industry conferences focused on infrastructure investing to elevate the firm’s network and reputation in the space;
• Present investment recommendations based on the results of the team’s due diligence and analysis;
• Oversee the drafting of principal investment recommendations, outlining potential opportunities and risks; and
• Present investment and disposition recommendations to the Investment Committee.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience, with the last five years as a principal investor in private equity or public buy‑side investing in the infrastructure sector, including proven “end‑to‑end”…