Experienced Associate - Infrastructure Private Equity

Madison Hunt; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison Hunt is partnering with a leading global investment manager to add an Experienced Associate to its Infrastructure Direct Investments team in New York City. The role offers exposure to the full investment lifecycle, from sourcing and due diligence to financial modeling and portfolio management.

You will collaborate with senior professionals in a lean, high-impact environment, developing ownership of workstreams and contributing to value creation across a diversified infrastructure

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, infrastructure private equity, or a related principal investing role.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute direct infrastructure investments across sectors including energy, utilities, transportation, digital infrastructure, and other essential services.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including valuation analyses, LBO models, and investment return scenarios.
• Conduct commercial, financial, and operational due diligence on prospective investments.
• Prepare investment committee materials, presentations, and transaction recommendations.
• Work alongside senior investment professionals and external advisors throughout the transaction process.
• Support portfolio monitoring, asset management initiatives, and value creation strategies across existing investments.
• Conduct market research and sector analysis to identify emerging investment themes and opportunities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

M&A experience

Infrastructure sector experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Job description

We are partnering with a leading global alternative investment manager seeking to add an Experienced Associate to its Infrastructure Direct Investments team in NYC.

The team focuses on direct equity investments across core and core‑plus infrastructure, targeting high‑quality businesses and assets with strong market positions, predictable cash flows, and long‑term growth potential.

This opportunity offers significant exposure to the full investment lifecycle, including sourcing, transaction execution, due diligence, financial modeling, and ongoing portfolio management. The successful candidate will work closely with senior investment professionals and gain meaningful responsibility within a lean, collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute direct infrastructure investments across sectors including energy, utilities, transportation, digital infrastructure, and other essential services.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including valuation analyses, LBO models, and investment return scenarios.
• Conduct commercial, financial, and operational due diligence on prospective investments.
• Prepare investment committee materials, presentations, and transaction recommendations.
• Work alongside senior investment professionals and external advisors throughout the transaction process.
• Support portfolio monitoring, asset management initiatives, and value creation strategies across existing investments.
• Conduct market research and sector analysis to identify emerging investment themes and opportunities.

Candidate Profile

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, infrastructure private equity, or a related principal investing role.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities.
• Demonstrated exposure to infrastructure, energy, power, utilities, transportation, or digital infrastructure.
• Experience evaluating and executing M&A transactions or principal investments.
• Strong communication skills, commercial judgment, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of workstreams in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established global investment platform with a strong track record in infrastructure investing.
• Gain direct exposure to complex infrastructure transactions and senior investment decision‑makers.
• Work across a diversified portfolio of essential infrastructure businesses.
• Benefit from a collaborative investment team offering meaningful transaction responsibility and long‑term career development.