Direct Infrastructure Investments Associate New York, New York, United States

GCM Grosvenor Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Direct Infrastructure Investments Associate to join their dynamic team in New York City. This role involves engaging in all facets of infrastructure investments, from financial modeling to transaction execution. You will play a crucial part in evaluating diverse investment opportunities and conducting thorough due diligence. With a focus on renewable energy, telecommunications, and utilities, you will contribute to impactful projects while working alongside a collaborative team. If you're driven by a passion for infrastructure and investment, this opportunity offers a chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Health and wellness programs

Retirement planning

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in private equity or investment banking.
• Strong analytical and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute investment opportunities across infrastructure sectors.
• Build and analyze complex financial models for investment evaluation.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Due Diligence

Transaction Execution

Investment Monitoring

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Direct Infrastructure Investments Associate

New York, New York, United States

SUMMARY

Working as a member of the Labor Infrastructure Investments team, the Associate will be involved in all aspects of investments within the infrastructure vertical, including financial modeling, due diligence, transaction execution and investment monitoring.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The individual will be involved in the following critical activities:

• Evaluate and execute a broad range of investment opportunities across all sectors of infrastructure, including, renewables, energy transition, telecommunications, transportation, conventional power and midstream, utilities and social infrastructure.
• Actively participate in all aspects of financial analysis, valuation, term sheet negotiation, due diligence, and drafting of investment committee memoranda.
• Build/analyze complex financial models for investment evaluation, arranging debt financing and negotiating commercial and legal contracts for potential investments.
• Develop specific knowledge within North American infrastructure and be aware of market trends and business opportunities.
• Undertake research analysis on supply and demand dynamics, political developments, production forecasts, commodity prices as well as infrastructure development projects.
• Prepare investment memorandums and present recommendations along with due diligence findings to internal committees and clients.
• Participate in transaction execution, including managing closing and funding logistics.
• Maintain involvement with investment portfolio companies, including regular internal valuations, assisting in the execution of financing transactions, evaluating business development opportunities and monitoring investment performance.
• Assist with the tracking and prioritization of investment opportunities, including maintaining the transaction pipeline.
• Support client relationship and fundraising efforts for the infrastructure team and manage investor/prospect information requests.
• Assist with special projects (business development, labor strategies, etc.) on an as-needed basis.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The ideal experience and critical competencies for the role include the following:

• Bachelor’s degree with outstanding academic credentials required.
• 4-7 years of professional experience as an Analyst and/or Associate in private equity or investment banking. Previous experience within the infrastructure or real assets verticals strongly preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, research and other computer applications.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional critical thinking, quantitative and analytical skills.
• Superior organization, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding project management skills and the ability to work effectively in a deal teams, often on several transactions or potential opportunities simultaneously, under tight deadlines.
• Ability to balance multiple concurrent projects and work both independently and as a productive member of project teams.
• Desire to work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial organization.
• High degree of integrity.
• Dedicated work ethic and commitment to team and a goal-oriented environment.

It is expected that the annual base salary range for this New York City-based position will be $125,000- $155,000. Actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual's experience, skills, and qualifications for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on factors such as individual, team, and company performance as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

ABOUT THE FIRM

GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG) is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately $80 billion in assets under management across private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and absolute return investment strategies.

The firm has specialized in alternatives for more than 53 years and has a diverse, engaged team of approximately 550 professionals serving a global client base. We are proud to offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package focused on health and wellness, retirement planning, and diversity and inclusion. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Toronto, London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Sydney. For more information, visit:gcmgrosvenor.com .

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