Description

Igneo Infrastructure Partners is a specialist global infrastructure manager that invests in high-quality, mid-market infrastructure companies in the renewables, digital infrastructure, waste management, water utilities, transportation, and logistics sectors worldwide.

We have been an active infrastructure investor since 1994 and have consistently pursued an investment strategy which allows us to work closely with portfolio companies and other stakeholders to create sustainable long-term value through proactive asset management focusing on innovation and responsible investment.

We believe that managing environmental, social and governance risks is an important part of creating, protecting and enhancing long-term value in the infrastructure investments that we manage on behalf of our investors.

The Role

We’re excited to be expanding our Investment team at Igneo Infrastructure Partners in Sydney. This is a rare and compelling opportunity to accelerate your career within a high-growth firm that’s shaping the future of infrastructure investment.

As part of our diverse team, you’ll gain broad exposure across core and core-plus infrastructure sectors—including energy and renewables, waste management, digital infrastructure, transport, and logistics. You’ll work alongside senior directors and collaborate with our experienced Australia and New Zealand investment team, contributing to both regional and global fund growth. 

This role offers the chance to work on transactions not only in Australia, but also across North America and Europe, giving you a truly global perspective.

As an Investment Associate, you’ll play a key role in:

• Supporting transaction origination and execution
• Undertaking market and sector research and analysis
• Asset management of portfolio companies
• Engaging in investor relations and contributing to fundraising efforts

We’re committed to developing enthusiastic and driven individuals, offering hands-on experience and growth opportunities across all facets of the Igneo Infrastructure business.

About You

Your Experience

• 2-4 years of relevant experience across investment banking, private equity, or M&A advisory. Specific infrastructure experience is not essential. We will also consider those with industry backgrounds currently in corporate development roles looking to transition into funds.
• Deep interest in infrastructure, digital and energy transition sectors
• Strong quantitative/numerical skills - advanced financial modelling and valuation skills
• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Commerce, Economics, Finance, Engineering or other quantitative fields with strong academic results

Your Skills

• Driven, self-motivated and able to work collaboratively as part of a team
• The highest standard of ethics, integrity and values
• Ability to influence with excellent written and oral communication skills

Applications close 28th November 2025

Why work with us

Our industry-leading benefits

Working at Igneo Infrastructure Partners gives you access to a growing, values-led organisation with competitive pay and industry-leading benefits including:

• Flexible working and a gender-neutral parental leave programme that provides 26 weeks’ paid leave in every region
• Global collaboration, international mobility and the opportunity to build your career in different markets
• Employee-driven charitable foundation allows our people to give back in their local communities through donation-matching and paid volunteering days
• Access to learning and development opportunities including in-house training and external programs

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)

We value the different experience, ideas and perspectives that our people bring to the work they do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture where diversity can thrive. We believe this leads to better outcomes for our people and our clients, and it’s the right thing to do.

We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, family status, or any other category protected by law.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process or as part of the role, please let us know so we can support you.

Corporate Sustainability & B Corp

We are committed to ensuring that as a firm, we are contributing to building a sustainable economy and society by improving our environmental, social and governance standards and holding our own business to the same standards that we expect of the companies that we invest our clients’ capital in; and by doing so, reinforcing our position as responsible investors. 

In 2022, First Sentier Investors became a globally certified B Corp.