About the role

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The Director, Portfolio Management oversees and optimizes the performance of Keppel Infrastructure Trust's portfolio, working closely with the CEO on strategy, capital allocation, acquisitions/divestments, and investor engagement. This leadership role requires driving long-term risk-adjusted returns and engaging with boards, shareholders, and portfolio companies.

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Key Responsibilities

Lead the end‑to‑end 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.
Partner with the CEO to define and refine KIT's portfolio strategy, capital allocation framework and long‑term investment direction.
Evaluate portfolio construction and diversification, considering macroeconomic trends, sector outlooks and risk-return trade‑offs.
Make recommendations on capital deployment, rebalancing and portfolio optimisation.
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 long‑term plans, capital structure and growth initiatives.
Lead and oversee acquisitions, divestments and asset recycling initiatives, including investment thesis development and decision-making.
Oversee hold‑vs‑sell 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.
Support investor relations activities by engaging with unitholders, potential investors and analysts on KIT's mandate, strategy, performance and outlook.

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 decision‑making capabilities.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including board and investor‑level engagement.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence, mentor and drive outcomes in a complex environment.