Asset Management - Infrastructure Investments - Associate

JPMorganChase; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

On-site health and wellness centers

Tuition reimbursement

Financial coaching

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a candidate for their Infrastructure Investments Group in New York. This role involves developing and executing business strategies for portfolio companies involved in essential services like utilities and renewable energy.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in private equity, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to high integrity and ethics. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health care and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in private equity or infrastructure buy-side investing.
• Proficiency in operating and valuation models including discounted cash flow analyses.
• Desire to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business plans for portfolio companies.
• Liaise with portfolio company management on business development.
• Monitor and maximize cash flow from investments.

Skills

Private equity

Valuation models

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

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 approximately 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 approximately 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.

Investment Strategy Focus

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

Benefits and Compensation

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Eligible roles may receive commission‑based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in cash and/or forfeitable equity. Additional 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.