Associate, Private Infrastructure Debt — Hybrid & Credit Modeling

Principal International; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit share bonus plan

Job summary

Principal Asset Management seeks an Associate for the Private Infrastructure Debt team in the New York area. You will support deal evaluation across High Yield and Investment Grade transactions, including underwriting, structuring, portfolio monitoring, and client work in sectors like energy, renewables, transportation, and digital infrastructure.

You will conduct credit analysis, build financial models, and provide research insights to assist senior team members in making investment decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, engineering or related field (min 3.5 GPA).
• 3+ years’ experience in Infrastructure, Project Finance Loans, and Fixed Income.
• Strong Excel-based financial modeling skills and underwriting memos.
• Solid understanding of accounting, financial statement analysis, credit analysis, and economic fundamentals.
• Familiarity with financial markets, fixed income strategies, and credit evaluation methods.
• Experience using AI tools to improve workflow efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and support infrastructure transaction activity including private placements and bank loans, and monitor existing investments.
• Develop and maintain credit memos, financial models, assess key financial metrics, and conduct industry research.
• Build and maintain relationships with sponsors, agents, and advisors.
• Research economic, regulatory, and market trends impacting investments.
• Support marketing, RFPs, and client inquiries.
• Stay informed on financial markets, industry trends, and capital market conditions.

Skills

Excel

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, engineering or related field

Tools

Bloomberg

Python

Job description

Principal Asset Management seeks an Associate for the Private Infrastructure Debt team in the New York area. You will support deal evaluation across High Yield and Investment Grade transactions, including underwriting, structuring, portfolio monitoring, and client work in sectors like energy, renewables, transportation, and digital infrastructure.

You will conduct credit analysis, build financial models, and provide research insights to assist senior team members in making investment decisions.