Private Equity Associate - Infrastructure - Large Cap

Flynn and Chase; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment platform in London is seeking a candidate with 2–4 years of experience in investment banking or private equity, focusing on infrastructure opportunities. The role involves deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management, requiring strong financial modelling and analytical skills. The ideal candidate is fluent in English and at least two other European languages, and possesses a solid understanding of European infrastructure markets. This opportunity offers exposure to landmark transactions and career development within an international framework.

Benefits

Long-term career development

Exposure to landmark transactions

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in top-tier investment banking or private equity.
• Fluency in English and at least two other major European languages.
• Strong commercial judgement and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Support origination and assessment of infrastructure opportunities.
• Develop financial models and perform valuations.
• Drive value creation initiatives across multi-billion platforms.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Transaction execution

Fluency in English

Knowledge of European infrastructure markets

Job description

Overview:

Our client is a leading global investment platform with over $400 billion in assets under management and a long-established presence in European infrastructure. The London infrastructure team has committed more than $20 billion across 35+ transactions over the past decade, building a portfolio spanning energy transition, digital infrastructure, transportation, and essential services. Typical equity ticket sizes range from €500 million to multi-billion commitments, with flexibility to participate in both large-scale platforms and select mid-market growth opportunities.

The firm’s infrastructure strategy is backed by one of the largest dedicated global funds in the asset class, exceeding $15 billion in its latest vintage. The London team plays a central role in identifying, executing, and managing investments that support Europe’s transition toward decarbonisation, digitalisation, and resilient transport networks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deal sourcing and evaluation: support origination and assessment of European infrastructure opportunities, focusing on energy transition, transport, digital networks, and utilities
• Due diligence and execution: develop financial models, perform valuations, lead market and regulatory analysis, and contribute to negotiations and structuring
• Portfolio management: drive value creation initiatives across multi-billion platforms, including operational efficiency, bolt-on M&A, and ESG implementation
• Research and strategy: track sector trends, regulatory shifts, and capital flows to strengthen positioning as a leading global infrastructure investor

Candidate Requirements:

• 2–4 years of experience in top-tier investment banking, private equity, infrastructure funds, , with direct exposure to infrastructure or energy sectors
• Fluency in English and at least two other major European languages (e.g. French, German, Spanish, or Italian)
• Advanced technical skills in financial modelling, valuation, and transaction execution
• Solid understanding of European infrastructure markets, particularly power, transport, and digitalisation
• Strong commercial judgement, detail orientation, and collaborative mindset
• International outlook and ability to operate within a global platform

Opportunity:

• Be part of one of the largest and most active infrastructure franchises globally
• Exposure to landmark transactions with equity tickets often exceeding €1 billion
• Work across origination, execution, and active portfolio value creation
• Long-term career development within a global multi-asset platform with international mobility options