Infrastructure Investment Associate

Pearse Partners; Slough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearse Partners, based in London, is seeking an Investment Associate to join its infrastructure investment teams. The role offers exposure across the full investment lifecycle, from origination and analysis to transaction execution and ongoing portfolio management.

Candidates should have 3–5 years' experience in investment banking or infrastructure-focused roles, with strong financial modelling and a commercial mindset.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in investment banking, infrastructure investing, private equity or a mix of these.
• Experience in infrastructure, energy, utilities, transport, digital infra or related sectors is advantageous.
• Excellent financial modelling, valuation and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and review detailed financial models to assess new investment opportunities and support decisions.
• Support evaluation and execution of infrastructure transactions across sectors and geographies.
• Prepare investment committee materials, transaction presentations and detailed financial analysis.
• Conduct market, sector and company research to support decisions and identify opportunities.
• Support due diligence processes across financial, commercial, legal and technical aspects.
• Contribute to origination and screening of new opportunities and monitor portfolio performance.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Commercial mindset

Job description

We are working with leading European infrastructure investors looking to hire Investment Associates into their London-based infrastructure investment teams.

The platforms have established track records across the European infrastructure market, investing in businesses and assets that provide essential services and support long-term economic and societal growth. Their investment strategies span key sectors including energy transition, utilities, transport, digital infrastructure and social infrastructure, with a focus on attractive mid-market opportunities and active ownership.

These are hands-on roles within high-performing investment teams, offering exposure across the full investment lifecycle, from origination and investment analysis through to transaction execution and ongoing portfolio management. The successful candidates will work closely with senior investment professionals and management teams, gaining broad exposure to both new investments and existing portfolio companies.

The role:

• Build and review detailed financial models to assess new investment opportunities and support investment decisions
• Support the evaluation and execution of infrastructure transactions across a range of sectors and geographies
• Prepare investment committee materials, transaction presentations and detailed financial analysis
• Conduct market, sector and company research to support investment decisions and identify new opportunities
• Support financial, commercial, legal and technical due diligence processes
• Contribute to the origination and screening of new investment opportunities
• Work closely with portfolio and asset management teams to monitor performance and identify value creation opportunities
• Work alongside senior investment professionals throughout the full investment lifecycle

Candidate profile:

• 3–5 years' experience gained in investment banking, infrastructure investing, private equity or a combination of these
• Experience in infrastructure, energy, utilities, transport, digital infrastructure, real assets or related sectors is highly advantageous
• Excellent financial modelling, valuation and analytical capabilities
• Strong transaction execution experience, ideally with exposure to M&A, project finance or infrastructure investments
• Commercial mindset with a genuine interest in infrastructure and long-term investing
• Strong attention to detail and ability to take ownership of workstreams
• Comfortable working in a lean, collaborative and entrepreneurial investment environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders

Why consider this opportunity:

• Join an established European infrastructure investment platform with a strong track record
• Gain broad exposure across a range of attractive infrastructure sectors and investment themes
• Genuine end-to-end involvement across the investment lifecycle
• Work closely with experienced investment professionals and senior decision-makers
• Opportunity to take meaningful responsibility across transactions and portfolio companies
• Strong platform for developing a long-term career in infrastructure investing

This is an excellent opportunity for an investment banking or infrastructure investment professional looking to take the next step into a high-quality infrastructure investment platform, offering strong transaction exposure, broad sector coverage and meaningful responsibility from an early stage.