Investment Associate, Infrastructure & Natural Resources

Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Associate for our EMEA Infrastructure & Natural Resources team. Based in London, the successful candidate will work as a member of a small team, analysing potential investment opportunities and executing transactions. They will also be involved with existing portfolio companies and work with management teams to assist in shaping strategy and implementing value enhancing initiatives including mergers and acquisitions, debt refinancing, budgeting and strategic projects. The Associate will contribute to a team culture where multiple investment groups collaborate to effectively cover the market.

Who you'll work with

You will be joining our London office, working in a dynamic team based environment, directly supporting senior team members across all infrastructure sectors and geographic regions, with a primary focus on the EMEA region. The team, known as INR, consists of over 80 investment professionals with offices in Toronto, London, Singapore, Mumbai and Santiago, Chile. INR leads a geographically diverse portfolio of approximately C$47billion in assets across continents, focusing on high quality services, low return volatility, renewable energy, utilities, airports, ports and toll roads, and on commodities such as mining, agriculture and timberland.

What you'll do

• Employ sophisticated financial modelling tools to analyse investment opportunities
• Identify key value drivers and financial risks, performing sensitivity and scenario analysis
• Assist in the due diligence process and incorporate findings into financial models
• Assist in the financial analysis required to raise third party financing for acquisitions
• Work closely with external advisors, consultants and partners to assess risks and submit competitive bids under tight timelines
• Prepare presentations, reports and investment recommendations for senior management and the Board
• Review and analyse financial reports, budgets, board books and other information from portfolio company management
• Work with portfolio company management to maintain a financial model to monitor and value the company and analyse strategic issues
• Conduct research and analysis, develop action plans on matters affecting existing investments (tax, regulation, law, competitive position)
• Support the preparation of internal annual valuations

What you'll need

• 2+ years related work experience, preferably in investment banking or private equity
• Demonstrated experience in the infrastructure sector, with a strong understanding of core sub sectors such as energy, transportation, digital infrastructure, utilities and social infrastructure
• Deep familiarity with infrastructure industry dynamics, regulatory environments and asset characteristics
• Undergraduate degree in business, finance, economics or mathematics with a strong academic record; technical degrees such as engineering are also considered
• Experience in the investment process, including due diligence, debt financing and negotiating documentation
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to perform in depth, critical analysis
• Advanced skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, with superior presentation skills; strong proficiency in written and verbal English
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to establish and build relationships
• Self motivated, possessing unquestioned personal and professional integrity
• Ability to meet tight timelines and operate in a highly competitive and demanding work environment
• Fluency in other European languages is considered an asset
• Willingness to travel

What we're offering

• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage
• Competitive time off
• A flexible travel programme allowing work abroad for up to a month each year

Equal Opportunity & Other Compliance Statements

We are an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired. All candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.