Private Markets and Infrastructure Manager

Lead AIGCC’s engagement with private markets and infrastructure investors to advance investment in Asia’s energy transition. This role will build relationships with asset owners, infrastructure and private equity managers and other institutional investors, and turn investor insights into practical research, capacity building and policy engagement. Priorities include the financing of electricity grids, the transition and retirement of coal assets, replacement clean energy and storage, and other climate infrastructure across Asian emerging markets. The Manager will work with AIGCC’s Investor Practice and Policy team and regional partners to identify barriers to investment. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Investor Engagement and Partnerships 

Develop and manage relationships with infrastructure funds, private markets managers, asset owners, development finance institutions and relevant project sponsors. Identify member priorities, build a pipeline of prospective members and partners, and create useful opportunities for investors to participate in AIGCC programmes. 

Energy Infrastructure 

Lead investor-focused work on electricity grids and transmission, coal retirement, renewable energy, storage and related enabling infrastructure in Asia. Assess financing structures, asset economics, revenue and contractual arrangements, policy and completion risks, and the potential role of catalytic or concessional capital where relevant. 

Investor Capacity Building 

Design and deliver workshops
and practical sessions for private markets and infrastructure investors specifically on grid financing through member briefings, webinars and AIGCC working groups, and build a reusable internal knowledge base. Translate lessons from transactions and investor due diligence into broader market guidance on climate considerations across investment, ownership and exit. 

Research and Market Analysis 

Produce concise, investor-relevant research, market overviews and case studies on priority Asian markets on energy, grids and infrastructure themes. Identify investable opportunities and barriers, including regulatory constraints, bankability, risk allocation and the requirements of domestic and international capital providers. 

Policy and Stakeholder Engagement 

Convene investors with policymakers, regulators, relevant corporates and PSUs, public finance institutions and other market participants. Bring evidence from investors into discussions on enabling policies and practical transaction barriers, while maintaining AIGCC’s independent network perspective. 

Programme Delivery and Communications 

Manage project plans, consultants and budgets as needed; deliver high-quality reports and updates to funders and members. Develop briefings, publications, event materials and other communications, and represent AIGCC at relevant external forums. Work with the Investor Practice, Policy and Communications teams to integrate findings into relevant AIGCC programmes and track outputs and learning. 

SELECTION CRITERIA: Qualifications and education, experience and skills requirements: 

• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in infrastructure investment, private markets, project finance, energy transition finance, investment advisory or a closely related field, with substantial work in Asia. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of Asian energy and infrastructure markets, including direct experience with at least two of the following: coal transition or asset retirement; electricity grids or transmission; renewable power, storage or other climate infrastructure; infrastructure or private markets investment. 

• Ability to understand transaction-level issues, including project or asset economics, financing structures, offtake and revenue arrangements, risk allocation, due diligence and the factors that make projects investable. 

• Experience working with institutional investors, infrastructure managers, asset owners, sovereign wealth funds, development finance institutions or project developers in Asia. 

• Strong research, analytical and writing skills, including the ability to translate technical and financial issues into practical insights for investors and policymakers. 

• Proven ability to build relationships, facilitate senior-level discussions and work effectively with stakeholders holding different commercial and policy perspectives. 

• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with experience managing several priorities, external contributors and delivery deadlines. 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, engineering, energy
  or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. Fluent written and spoken English; additional Asian language skills are an advantage. 

• Proactive and able to work independently and collaboratively across markets, teams and time zones. 

Desirable

• Direct investment, transaction advisory or project finance experience involving coal transition, grids, power generation or infrastructure assets in Asia. 

• Familiarity with blended finance, transition finance, climate risk integration in private markets, and the investment mandates or regulatory constraints of Asian based and international institutional investors. 

• Experience assessing grid regulation or financing models in one or more of Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan or South Korea. 

About AIGCC

AIGCC is the leading network of investors in Asia focussing on risks and opportunities in climate and nature – which are key to investors’ fiduciary duty. Our 80+ members have a combined AUM of more than $30 trn and have headquarters in 11 markets across the region. We are a not-for-profit, and our work across finance, business and policy making is underpinned by science, economics, and a deep knowledge of Asian markets and dynamics.

Working at AIGCC

AIGCC empowers employees with flexible work
and encourages work/life balance with a range of benefits including: 20 days annual leave, birthday leave, 3 days of recharge leave during Christmas and New Year, study leave of up to 5 days and an Employee Assistance Program.