Asset Management - Infrastructure Investments - Associate

J.P. Morgan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in New York is seeking a candidate for a position in its Infrastructure Investments Group. The role involves developing business plans for portfolio companies, managing relationships, and participating in strategic planning. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of experience in private equity or infrastructure, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers an opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment focused on private infrastructure equity investments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in private equity or infrastructure buy-side investing.
• Working proficiency in operating and valuation models, including discounted cash flow analyses.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing business plans for portfolio companies pre- and post-acquisition.
• Liaising directly with portfolio company management on business development aspects.
• Overseeing relationships with shareholders, operating partners, and co-investors.

Skills

Private equity experience

Valuation models

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Role Summary

The Infrastructure Investments Group (“IIG” or the “Group”) is a dedicated team and business unit within JPMAM Global Alternatives focused on advising a perpetual-life strategy that offers investors a moderate-risk, long-term approach to private infrastructure equity investing that is diversified both in terms of geography and subsector. The strategy advised by IIG is one of the largest of its kind with c.US$47 billion in committed capital under management, representing approximately 11 times growth in assets under management over the past 10 years. The current portfolio includes 18 companies that in turn own c.1,035 underlying assets globally. The IIG team is comprised of 39 dedicated Investment Principals and 32 specialist team members including fundraising, investor relations, execution, tax, research and finance, based in London and New York.

The strategy focuses on active management through control positions (majority equity ownership) in private companies as the long-term owner of companies that provide essential services (water, heat and electricity such as renewable energy); water, natural gas and electric utilities; and trains and airports, which are all vital to the economic health and productivity of the communities in which they operate. Geographically, the strategy is focused primarily in the U.S., Canada, Western Europe, Australia, and secondarily in other OECD countries.

Job Responsibilities

• Developing and executing business plans for portfolio companies pre- and post‑acquisition
• Liaising directly with portfolio company management on all aspects of business development, including M&A and financings
• Participating actively in the budgeting and strategic planning processes at portfolio companies
• Attending board and committee meetings for portfolio companies
• Overseeing and managing relationships with shareholders, operating partners, and co‑investors
• Monitoring and maximizing cash flow from investments
• Supporting all aspects of fundraising activities
• Interacting with sellers, partners, investment bankers, and advisors to source and review select acquisition opportunities, including leading deal and structuring teams
• Screening investment opportunities from a qualitative and quantitative perspective, including taking an active role in due diligence, managing third‑party experts and advisors, valuation, and discussing preliminary findings
• Drafting and presenting investment memorandums for internal investment committees and board meetings and external client presentations

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in private equity or infrastructure buy‑side investing
• Working proficiency in operating and valuation models, including discounted cash flow analyses
• Interest in infrastructure (e.g., utilities, transportation, renewable energy, water)
• Commitment to the highest standards of integrity and ethics
• Robust quantitative and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to work in a collaborative and team‑oriented environment
• Ability to independently manage time to deliver simultaneous projects to a high standard

Preferred Qualifications

• Investment banking, project finance and/or related infrastructure operating company experience; strategic consulting with previous experience in infrastructure assets is considered as preferred experience

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