Debt Portfolio Associate - Energy Transition Finance

Pearse Partners; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking investment manager is seeking a Debt Portfolio Associate to join their dynamic Energy team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a rapidly growing lending platform focused on renewables and infrastructure. You will engage in covenant testing, cashflow forecasting, and financial modelling while building relationships with key stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in project finance or investment banking, along with excellent analytical skills. Join this innovative firm and contribute to impactful projects in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in project finance or investment banking.
• Strong understanding of debt structures and financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Portfolio Manager with covenant testing on the portfolio.
• Build and maintain financial models for cashflow projections and risk assessments.

Skills

Debt Structures Understanding

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Relationship Management

Financial Modelling

Job description

Pearse Partners has partnered with a purpose-driven investment manager to seek a Debt Portfolio Associate to support the Energy team’s rapidly growing lending platform.

The firm manages over £3.6 billion across Social Housing, Clean Heat, Private Credit, and Venture strategies, focusing on investing in renewables, storage, and digital infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Portfolio Manager with covenant testing on the portfolio.
2. Help proactively monitor the portfolio with a targeted and pragmatic approach.
3. Regularly update and forecast project cashflows in line with budgets.
4. Build and maintain financial models for cashflow projections, sensitivity analyses, and risk assessments.
5. Manage loan administration, including utilisation requests, repayment schedules, waiver submissions, and compliance.
6. Develop and maintain relationships with project developers, sponsors, lawyers, investment teams, and other stakeholders.

Experience:

• Strong understanding of debt structures and documentation.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in project finance, investment banking, or private debt, ideally focused on energy/infrastructure.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Growing relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Strong financial modelling and analysis skills.