Investment Associate - Private Equity (Infrastructure Services & Industrials)

Madison Hunt; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison Hunt, a global investor, is seeking an Investment Manager to join its Sydney team and lead the investment lifecycle from origination through execution and asset management. The role focuses on creating value across infrastructure and industrial assets while collaborating with portfolio companies, co-investors, and internal stakeholders.

You will drive financial modelling, due diligence, and deal structuring, supported by strong market mapping and a clear path for career progression

Qualifications

• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills
• Hands-on deal execution experience
• Experience across due diligence and transaction execution
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Degree in finance, commerce, engineering or related discipline; CFA preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and support transaction execution, including financial modelling, due diligence, and deal structuring
• Contribute to origination efforts and market mapping across target infrastructure sectors
• Manage relationships with portfolio company management teams and boards
• Support asset management initiatives to drive operational and financial performance
• Prepare investment committee papers and present recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative team culture

Skills

Financial modelling

Deal execution

Due diligence

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Finance/Commerce/Engineering degree

CFA or equivalent

Job description

Our client is a global investment manager with a long-established presence across Australia and international markets. They manage significant capital on behalf of institutional investors, with a portfolio spanning core-plus and value add infrastructure and industrial assets. As the firm continues to grow its Sydney-based team, they are seeking an experienced Investment Manager to join at a pivotal stage.

The Role

You will play a key role across the investment lifecycle (origination and due diligence through to execution and asset management). You'll work closely with portfolio companies, co-investors, and internal stakeholders to drive value creation across the platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support transaction execution, including financial modelling, due diligence, and deal structuring
• Contribute to origination efforts and market mapping across target infrastructure sectors
• Manage relationships with portfolio company management teams and boards
• Support asset management initiatives to drive operational and financial performance
• Prepare investment committee papers and present recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative team culture

About You

• 3-5 years' experience in Private Equity, Investment Banking, or Infrastructure Value Add Investment.
• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills, with hands-on deal execution experience
• Demonstrated experience across due diligence and transaction execution
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Degree qualified in finance, commerce, engineering, or a related discipline; CFA or equivalent highly regarded

This is a great opportunity to join a well-regarded global investor with a strong pipeline and genuine pathway for career progression, working amongst an experienced team.