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Job Purpose
The Director, Portfolio Management is responsible for overseeing, optimising and driving the performance of Keppel Infrastructure Trust (KIT)s portfolio. Working closely with the CEO of KIT, provides strategic leadership across portfolio management, capital allocation, asset optimisation, acquisitions/divestments and investor engagement, with full accountability for delivering superior longterm, riskadjusted returns.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Oversight & Performance Management
Lead the endtoend monitoring and evaluation of KIT's portfolio, ensuring performance, risk and return objectives are met.
Provide strategic oversight on operational, financial and ESG performance of portfolio companies.
Strategy & Capital Allocation
Partner with the CEO to define and refine KIT's portfolio strategy, capital allocation framework and longterm investment direction.
Evaluate portfolio construction and diversification, considering macroeconomic trends, sector outlooks and risk-return tradeoffs.
Make recommendations on capital deployment, rebalancing and portfolio optimisation.
Shareholder & Board-Level Engagement
Act as a key shareholder representative to portfolio companies, including engagement with boards and senior management teams.
Lead shareholder decision-making processes, including approvals, strategic actions and governance matters.
Provide clear strategic guidance to portfolio companies on longterm plans, capital structure and growth initiatives.
Transactions & Capital Markets
Lead and oversee acquisitions, divestments and asset recycling initiatives, including investment thesis development and decision-making.
Oversee holdvssell analysis and exit planning to optimise portfolio returns.
Play a key role in capital raising exercises, including structuring considerations, investor messaging and engagement with advisors.
Investor Relations & Stakeholder Management
Support investor relations activities by engaging with unitholders, potential investors and analysts on KIT's mandate, strategy, performance and outlook.
Represent KIT in highlevel discussions with internal stakeholders, regulators, partners and external advisors.
Requirements
Degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related disciplines postgraduate qualifications are advantageous.
At least 15 years of relevant experience in infrastructure or private equity investments, investment banking, asset management or strategy consulting, with significant leadership exposure.
Proven track record in portfolio management, capital allocation and value creation across infrastructure assets.
Strong strategic thinking, commercial judgment and decisionmaking capabilities.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including board and investorlevel engagement.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence, mentor and drive outcomes in a complex environment.
Find out how Keppel is committed to shaping a brighter, better tomorrow, and building a sustainable future for all.
Job ID: 144160259