Investment Director

Quinbrook is a specialist investment manager focused exclusively on the infrastructure needed to drive the energy and digital transitions. Led and managed by a senior team of energy industry professionals, Quinbrook is an accomplished asset creator and business builder that conceives, develops, constructs and operates a diverse array of innovative infrastructure projects and growth platforms. Since its founding in 2015, Quinbrook has invested in energy infrastructure assets and businesses representing a total transaction value exceeding USD 27 billion spanning large-scale renewable power generation, biofuels production, long duration storage, hyperscale data center infrastructure, AI powered asset optimization, grid support and flexibility solutions in North America, the UK/Ireland and Australia.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Investment Director to play a leading role in the origination, evaluation, execution, and management of digital infrastructure investments across North America. Based in New York, the successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and delivering high-quality investment opportunities across sectors including data centres, telecommunications, on-site generation and other digital connectivity assets. This is a senior position requiring strong transaction execution capabilities, commercial judgement, and a well-established network within the digital infrastructure ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Deal origination: Play a crucial role in sourcing and originating deals. Leverage networks and industry knowledge to identify and secure high-potential investment opportunities with a specific focus on digital infrastructure assets.
• Negotiation: Lead negotiations with target companies, working to secure favorable terms for the firm. This includes managing complex negotiations involving multiple stakeholders.
• Portfolio Oversight: Provide strategic oversight for portfolio companies, helping to drive value creation and ensuring that each investment aligns with the firm’s overall strategy.
• Team Management: Guide and support fellow team members—analysts, associates, senior associates and the VPs—ensuring that all members are working effectively towards the firm’s objectives.

Requirements

• Significant experience in deal execution and client management, strategic thinking, and leadership abilities.
• A strong track record of originating and executing digital infrastructure transactions.
• Must have worked at an Infrastructure funds business or private equity firm.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification—strong educational background in finance, economics, accounting, or business administration.
• MBA desirable.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Decision maker
• Ability to work independently
• Proactive and ability to take initiative
• Numerate
• Leadership of junior team members

Benefits

• Exposure to one of the fastest-growing sectors within private markets.
• Opportunity to work directly with leading global institutional investors.
• Significant responsibility and visibility from day one.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial and high-performing culture.
• Career progression within a growing global platform focused on the energy transition.