Investment Manager – Private Equity - Digital Infrastructure

Our client, us, a Milan-based alternative investment manager with ~€2 billion in assets and strong roots in renewable energy and infrastructure, is embarking on a strategic expansion into the digital infrastructure domain. This new platform will deploy a €500 million fund over coming months targeting data centres, fibre networks, edge / space infrastructure across Western Europe.

Key Responsibilities

Lead full investment cycle for digital infrastructure deals, from sourcing to exit.

Translate infrastructure / energy investment discipline into tech infrastructure sector.

Build relationships with sector operators, tech developers, telecom firms, city authorities.

Assist in setting the investment thesis, strategy, and operational roadmap for this new vertical.

Work in synergy with ’ infrastructure / energy teams to find cross-value opportunities (e.g. data centre + renewable co-location).

Candidate Profile

7–10 years in infrastructure PE, project equity, principal investing, or strategy consulting. Experience in digital infra, telecom / fibre / data centres / tower infrastructure is strongly preferred, but exceptional candidates with adjacent infrastructure / utility / energy tech background will be considered.

Solid track record in structuring, deal execution, financial modelling risk & regulatory understanding.

Experience in Western Europe, ideally across multiple markets (e.g. Italy, Germany, France, Nordics).

Demonstrable ability to launch and scale new investment verticals within a platform.

Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and team-building skills.

Competitive base in line with Italian / European senior infrastructure PE benchmarks

Performance bonus and carry / carried interest

High visibility role within a growth-stage firm pushing into new infrastructure domain