Energy Private Equity Associate

Lote and Partners; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lote and Partners seeks a Junior Associate to join a dynamic energy-focused investment team in Hong Kong. You will participate in the full deal lifecycle, from sourcing and due diligence to execution and portfolio management across upstream and midstream oil and gas, power generation, renewables, and energy transition infrastructure.

The role emphasizes building and refining financial models, conducting thorough due diligence, and drafting investment memos for committee review, while

Qualifications

• 3–4 years total experience, with 2+ years in energy-focused IB/M&A or related
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
• Knowledge of energy markets and commodities
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models (LBO, DCF, returns analysis) for new investments
• Conduct commercial, financial, and operational due diligence
• Draft investment committee memos and present findings to senior team
• Coordinate with lenders, legal counsel, consultants, and management teams during transactions
• Monitor portfolio company performance and support value-creation initiatives and exits
• Track energy market trends and regulatory developments to source opportunities

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Due diligence

Energy markets

Portfolio monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/economics/engineering

Job description

Our client is a leading global alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, with a core investment focus on energy and the energy transition.

They wish to hire a talented Junior Associate level hire to join their team;

The Associate will work across the full deal lifecycle, from sourcing and diligence through execution and portfolio management, in sectors including upstream and midstream oil and gas, power generation, renewables, and energy transition infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models (LBO, DCF, returns analysis) to evaluate new investments
• Conduct commercial, financial, and operational due diligence, including commodity price sensitivities and reserve or asset-level analysis
• Draft investment committee memos and present findings to senior team members
• Coordinate with lenders, legal counsel, consultants, and management teams during transactions
• Monitor portfolio company performance and support value-creation initiatives, add-on acquisitions, and exits
• Track energy market trends, regulatory developments, and policy changes to help source opportunities

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of total experience, typically including 2+ years in investment banking (energy or M&A group preferred), private equity, or a related transaction-focused role
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
• Working knowledge of energy markets and commodities; exposure to project finance or infrastructure is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, engineering, or a related field

This is a dynamic fund with a clear vision for success in their space. Interested parties can approach L&P for more information.