Asset Management - Infrastructure Investments - Associate

Next Frontier Capital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

On-site health and wellness centers

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

Next Frontier Capital, located in New York, aims to hire an Investment Principal Associate for their Infrastructure Investments Group. The role will focus on developing and executing strategic business plans for portfolio companies while closely collaborating with senior team members.

This position requires 2+ years of pertinent experience in private equity or infrastructure, alongside strong quantitative skills and proficiency in valuation models. The company offers a competitive total rewards package along with a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.

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 commitment to ethics and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business plans for portfolio companies pre- and post-acquisition.
• Liaise with portfolio company management on business development.
• Participate in budgeting and strategic planning processes.

Skills

Private equity or infrastructure buy-side investing experience

Operating and valuation models proficiency

Robust quantitative and analytical skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Interest in infrastructure

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

The Investment Principal Associate will work closely with senior IIG team members to effect long-term strategies for the Group, which includes:

• 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, capabilities and skills

• 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, capabilities and skills

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

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.