Grow Your Career and Your Potential at CBRE

The Company

CBRE Investment Management is a leading global real assets investment management firm with $155.8 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2025, operating in 20 countries around the world. Through its investor-operator culture, the firm seeks to deliver sustainable investment solutions across real assets categories, geographies, risk profiles and execution formats so that its clients, people and communities thrive.

CBRE Investment Management is an independently operated affiliate of CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE Investment Management harnesses CBRE’s data and market insights, investment sourcing and other resources for the benefit of its clients. For more information, please visit www.cbreim.com.

This position will be working in our Toronto office within the Private Infrastructure team of CBRE Investment Management. The Private Infrastructure team creates long-term value for its fund and separate account clients by sourcing, acquiring and managing high-quality investments and building comprehensive infrastructure portfolios. Today the dedicated team of over 70 professionals in Toronto, London, and Sydney invest approximately US$9.9 billion on behalf of institutional investors globally.

The Role

We are seeking a Director / Senior Director (Operating Partner) to join our Asset Management team in Toronto. As we scale our Private Infrastructure portfolio, Asset Management plays a mission critical role in driving operational performance and long term value. You will partner with deal teams, senior executives, boards, senior advisors, external operating partners, and other stakeholders to accelerate value creation and manage risk across our assets.

Responsibilities

This role is ideal for someone who combines structured strategic thinking with a roll‑up‑your‑sleeves mentality; shares a passion for high performance; is willing to own outcomes; pairs curiosity with a laser‑sharp focus on simplicity and quality; and has an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for building businesses.

What you’ll do:

• Identify de‑risking and value‑creation opportunities across our direct investments (transportation, energy, and digital infrastructure).
• Drive and oversee implementation of value‑creation initiatives with management teams and boards.
• Stress‑test and shape company strategies and operating models.
• Onboard and support assets throughout the lifecycle, including 100‑day plans; KPIs and targets setting; governance and monitoring frameworks; management incentives and assessments; and more.
• Develop, analyze, and interpret financial and operational information to diagnose performance, identify early‑warning signals, and design de‑risking plans.
• Lead cross‑portfolio initiatives and synergies in selected functional areas.
• When required, lead and coordinate specific value‑creation projects, including post‑merger integrations (bolt‑ons), refinancings, major contract renegotiations, management assessments, and exit preparation.
• Partner with senior leaders across CBRE to deliver strategic objectives.
• Support special projects, research, and initiatives related to portfolio investments.
• Mentor and develop less‑experienced colleagues.

What you’ll need

• 10+ years’ mix of relevant management consulting (operational excellence, transformation, turnarounds), private equity, and/or operating experience.
• Sector experience in one or more: digital infrastructure (e.g., fiber‑to‑the‑home/FTTH, wholesale telecom), renewables, transportation.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable financial impact (e.g., yield generation, revenue growth, margin expansion, EBITDA improvement, balance sheet optimization).
• Highly numerate with strong technical analytical skills; able to structure ambiguous problems, drive pragmatic decisions and actions, and shift between detail and a “helicopter” view.
• Exceptional relationship‑building, senior‑stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with meaningful C‑suite and board exposure, especially in complex stakeholder environments.
• Rigorous prioritization skills.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative, high‑performance culture.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice to have

• Strong academic record with an undergraduate degree in a quantitative/STEM discipline; MBA (or equivalent advanced degree) from global tier 1 programs preferred.
• Experience developing and implementing 100‑day plans and performing ongoing business‑plan reviews.
• Experience evaluating and incentivizing management teams.
• Experience working in deal environments (e.g., due diligence, integration planning).
• Functional expertise in one or more: platform stand‑ups, governance, organization design and compensation, procurement, Office of the CFO, enterprise IT architecture, HSE, CAPEX, Digital and Analytics, sustainability integration.

What we offer

• High‑impact remit: meaningful, hands‑on impact on portfolio companies, their communities, our clients, and the broader CBRE organization.
• Professional growth and unique learning opportunities.
• Highly collaborative environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

Other

• Reports to: Head of Asset Management, Private Infrastructure.
• Location (hybrid, 3-5 days in the office): Toronto, Canada or London, UK
• Travel: 20-40% (board meetings, special initiatives meetings, regular portfolio company check-ins)

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.