BE SUCCINT

Succinctness both in your CV and in an interview demonstrates clarity of thought and confidence. Don’t spend more time talking about your degree and your internships than your current role. Your elevator pitch should be polished, well rehearsed and relevant to the role you are seeking.

PRIORITISE THE PLATFORM OVER THE PACKAGE

It is critical to build your brand and credibility in the early years of your career. You should weigh up the platform and prioritise this over financial package. It is better to move for the same salary or even less in some cases, if it sets you up for the future. We have many examples of candidates who have moved sideways financially and then in 18 months have shifted forward dramatically and overtaken peers. 

BE OPEN

Be open to different options as most processes are extremely competitive, and just because you have been approached for the role, there is no guarantee that you will make it to offer stage, so be curious to different types of platforms and opportunities (within the boundaries of your long-term career aspirations).

DON’T STAY TOO LONG BEFORE YOU EXIT

The prime window for moving into an Infrastructure Fund in the market currently is Analyst 2 to Associate 1. It is important to get the balance right between having enough hands on deal experience versus leaving it too late and missing the opportunity to move. Most funds looking for Associates will want to hire at the start of the Associate cycle. There are not as many strong roles on the market for Associate 2 and above.

DEAL TRACK RECORD IS KEY

Make sure your CV includes your Infrastructure deal experience, including product, value, sub-sector and your specific responsibilities. Our clients will always come back quickly with an invitation to interview if they can see the evidence on deals in their sector and they can see clearly on the deal what a candidates role was.