Infrastructure Private Equity – Core Plus, Investment Associate

East Partnership; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure fund in Sydney is seeking an Associate to support investment processes in major global infrastructure deals. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience in private equity or related sectors and possesses strong financial modelling and stakeholder management skills. This role offers ownership and global exposure in infrastructure investing, with collaborative opportunities across international teams.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in private equity or infrastructure-related roles.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and due diligence skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the investment process: sourcing, due diligence, structuring, negotiating, and closing.
• Manage daily deal flow activities.
• Prepare detailed investment recommendations.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation skills

Due diligence

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant degree

CFA or CPA

Job description

Infrastructure Private Equity – Core Plus, Investment Associate

Our client, a growing global infrastructure fund, is looking for an Associate with at least two to three years of relevant experience to join their expanding team of investment professionals. As part of the Investment Team, you’ll play a pivotal role investing in major infrastructure assets around the world. Working closely with senior investment leaders, you’ll be deeply involved in sourcing, closing, and managing complex global infrastructure deals.

Based in Sydney, this role offers regular collaboration with colleagues and investment partners across multiple international locations. It’s a chance to be part of a team shaping the future of infrastructure investing on a truly global scale.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and support the investment process: sourcing, due diligence, structuring, negotiating, and closing direct infrastructure deals.
• Manage daily deal flow activities to ensure efficient progression through approval stages.
• Prepare detailed investment recommendations covering market analysis, risk, valuation, and competitor review.
• Present investment cases to committees and manage ongoing client communications.
• Participate in asset management including board meetings, strategy reviews, and follow-on investments.
• Collaborate closely with global teams across multiple time zones.

Ideal Candidate

• 2-3 years’ experience in private equity (preferably infrastructure), infrastructure-related investment banking, transaction services, consulting, or relevant commercial roles (renewables, transport, utilities, datacentres, EVs, etc.).
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and due diligence skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ambitious self-starter with a collaborative mindset and high ethical standards.
• Relevant degree; CFA or CPA are a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

If you’re based in Sydney or open to relocation, this role offers real ownership and global exposure in infrastructure investing. Apply now or reach out to Nick Hill at for a confidential discussion.