JOB TITLE: Associate – Infrastructure Private Equity – London
* Job Posted October 21, 2024
Position Details
* ET-005
* Full-time
* London
* Private Equity
Here at Eaton Recruitment, we are excited to be working with one of the UK’s fastest growing Private Equity firms with a portfolio in excess of £4 billion in assets under management.
Our client is seeking to hire a senior investment professional to be involved in the execution, monitoring, and divestments of equity and quasi-equity investments across sectors and geographies. The professional will be part of teams working on equity and quasi-equity transactions under the guidance and supervision of Investment Directors/Directors, Co-Heads Private Equity.
The role of the Associate is to contribute, as a project team member, to the structuring, implementation, and monitoring of equity and quasi-equity transactions, and their effective implementation and monitoring in line with the Bank’s operational objectives. Under the guidance of the operation leader and/or more senior bankers, the Associate performs those tasks assigned to them and provides support to the operation leader and the project team throughout the project cycle, with a particular emphasis on research and data gathering.
Responsibilities:
* Prepare robust and flexible financial models in Excel for potential investments.
* Develop initial valuation assessments using appropriate approaches.
* Contribute to marketing and business development efforts.
* Prepare materials for investment proposals and memoranda for internal approvals.
* Prepare term sheets under the supervision of transaction team leaders.
* Participate in negotiation, working with clients, authorities, consultants, and internal teams.
* Take part in the project due diligence process ensuring undertakings are delivered on time and within the scope.
* Contribute to portfolio monitoring for existing assets.
Qualifications, Skills, Experience & Knowledge:
* Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA desirable.
* Strong quantitative/numerical skills are critical with the ability to interpret financial information, and a deep knowledge of designing, building, and using financial models.
* The ability to interpret accounts, understanding local and international accounting principles and practices of credit analysis.
* Interpersonal skills.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
* Significant relevant private equity experience (5+ years preferred), preferably in a major private equity firm or private equity arm of a major investment, commercial or development bank/IFI or asset management firm.
* Experience in equity transactions with a focus on execution.
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