Investment Associate, Energy

Selby Jennings; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking an Associate to join its principal investing team in Greenwich, CT. The role focuses on building models and conducting rigorous due diligence across energy, infrastructure and real assets, supporting underwriting and decision-making from evaluation to closing.

You will prepare materials for investment committees, analyze potential opportunities, and monitor portfolio performance while coordinating with internal stakeholders to drive transaction success.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, infrastructure investing or related fields.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation and accounting skills with the ability to build models from scratch.
• Experience supporting M&A, capital raising, or other transactional work.
• Interest or experience in energy, infrastructure, natural resources or real assets.
• Clear written and verbal communication with the ability to present investment ideas concisely.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized and comfortable in a fast-paced environment with responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed financial, valuation, and scenario models for underwriting.
• Perform market, industry, asset, and counterparty due diligence across multiple areas.
• Prepare investment committee materials, memoranda, and presentations.
• Support transaction execution from evaluation through closing, coordinating advisors and diligence.
• Analyze potential investments across energy, infrastructure, natural resources, and real assets.
• Monitor portfolio investments with performance reporting and budget tracking.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to evaluate opportunities and drivers.
• Screen opportunities, maintain pipelines, and assist origination efforts.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Accounting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview:

A leading energy-focused organization is seeking an Associate to join its principal investing team. The group deploys its own balance sheet capital across energy, power, infrastructure, natural resources, and energy transition opportunities through a variety of investment structures, including acquisitions, growth investments, joint ventures, and structured capital solutions. This role offers exposure to the full investment lifecycle and is ideal for a candidate looking to develop deep transaction experience within a lean, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain detailed financial, valuation, and scenario models to support investment underwriting and decision-making.
• Conduct market, industry, asset, and counterparty due diligence, assessing commercial, operational, financial, and regulatory considerations.
• Prepare investment committee materials, investment memoranda, presentations, and other transaction-related analyses.
• Support transaction execution from evaluation through closing, including coordination of advisors and management of diligence processes.
• Analyze potential investments across energy, infrastructure, natural resources, and real asset sectors.
• Monitor portfolio investments through performance reporting, valuation updates, budget tracking, and financial analysis.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to evaluate opportunities and understand the commercial drivers supporting investments.
• Screen new opportunities, maintain transaction pipelines, and support broader origination efforts.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, infrastructure investing, corporate development, transaction advisory, or a related field.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and accounting skills with the ability to build models from the ground up.
• Experience supporting M&A, capital raising, strategic investments, or other transaction-oriented work.
• Interest or experience within energy, power, infrastructure, natural resources, or other real asset sectors preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into concise investment recommendations.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working in a lean, fast-paced environment with significant responsibility.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Analytical investment professional with experience evaluating and executing transactions across energy, infrastructure, and real assets. Strong financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence capabilities, with experience supporting M&A, structured capital, and strategic investment opportunities. Skilled at building complex financial models, conducting market and asset analysis, preparing investment committee materials, and collaborating with senior stakeholders throughout the transaction lifecycle.