Manager, Asset Creation and Management

A unique opportunity to join a dynamic team at an exciting time in Macquarie’s renewable energy journey within the asset management space. You will be part of the Asset Creation & Management (“ACM”) team within Green Investment Group (“GIG”), part of Macquarie Asset Management Real Assets.

As a manager based in the New York office, you will be working closely with other Asset Creation & Management team members, investment team members and portfolio company management executives across the investment’s lifecycle.

The responsibilities of the role will include supporting GIG’s investment strategy by working with the investment team in the identification of asset management requirements and solutions, development of management structure, and review of financial budgets.  Post investment, you will support the team to develop and implement the transition and asset management plans, which includes governance, set-up, and transition activities, as well as recommend any delegated authority and risk management requirements to the management team of the portfolio company.

You will support nominee directors in the oversight across portfolio investments with a focus on risk mitigation and value enhancement.  You will be working closely with the investment teams, internal functional specialists and portfolio company management in understanding and ensuring compliance with key project contracts, financing agreements and project regulatory requirements. 

Your role will involve providing support in the monitoring and oversight of GIG’s portfolio of investments.  This includes supporting portfolio reporting, including monthly management reporting, quarterly portfolio reviews and valuations.  You will also be responsible for executing financial management requirements on behalf of sponsor and oversee the portfolio company’s capital, accounting, and tax requirements.

Additionally, you will support senior team members on continuous business improvements as well as any other team strategic initiatives.

To be considered for this role you will have a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in asset management, portfolio management of energy investments or in project finance. You must be adept at problem solving and critical thinking, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work accurately in a fast-paced, sometimes uncertain environment. Excellent interpersonal and strong verbal and written communication skills are critical, and you should be familiar with best practice for financial reporting, risk management and asset governance along with fundamental understanding of project finance, commercial debt finance and the related accounting.  Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

About Macquarie Asset Management

In Macquarie Asset Management you will join a global asset manager that aims to deliver positive impact for everyone. Trusted by institutions, pension funds, governments, and individuals to manage more than A$773/€523/£440/$US578 billion in assets globally, we provide access to specialist investment expertise across a range of capabilities including fixed income, equities, multi-asset solutions, private credit, infrastructure, green investments, natural assets, real estate, and asset finance.

All figures as at 31 March 2022.

Salary Range 

Salary range for this position: $115,000 - $135,000/Yr. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. You may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. We offer a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. An inclusive and equitable workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver more innovative and sustainable solutions for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. At Macquarie, you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. If you're inspired to deliver on our purpose of ‘empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future’, we want you on our team. If you need adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other impermissible criterion or circumstance. Macquarie also takes affirmative action in support of its policy to hire and advance in employment of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

We equip our people with the support to work in a range of flexible ways. Talk to us about what working arrangements would help you thrive.