Investment Banking Associate - Infrastructure M&A Advisory

AGENTIS CAPITAL; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking ambitious associates to join their dynamic team in New York. This role offers unparalleled exposure to complex transactions in investment banking, fostering both quantitative and qualitative skills essential for career advancement. Associates will engage in diverse responsibilities, from developing financial models to managing client relationships, all while working closely with experienced professionals. The firm promotes a meritocratic culture where individual performance drives growth and rewards. Join a collaborative environment that values your contributions and offers a clear path to leadership roles within the organization.

Benefits

Above-market base salary

Uncapped performance-based bonus

Paid sabbatical every two years

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee ownership program

Immediate access to investment opportunities

Global mobility program

Continuous internal training

Leadership development program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in infrastructure M&A or PPP transactions.
• Proven ability to build and manage complex financial models.
• Exceptional academic results with a minimum cGPA of 80%.

Responsibilities

• Participate in equity and debt offerings, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Develop complex financial models for infrastructure transactions.
• Prepare client presentations and manage due diligence processes.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Mergers and Acquisitions

Investment Banking

VBA Programming

Research Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Economics

Undergraduate Degree in Finance

Undergraduate Degree in Business

Job description

Agentis Capital Advisors is a leading global financial advisor with a reputation for delivering unparalleled value and advice to its clients. The firm has been the recipient of numerous industry rewards in recent years, including 2024 P3 Awards Financial Advisor of the Year, multiple 2023 industry deal awards, Proximo Infra's 2022 North American Financial Advisor of the Year, and IJGlobal's 2022 Judge's Choice Award. Our guiding principles and ability to generate value for clients sets us apart. Agentis acts as a sell-side and buy-side advisor on a wide variety of global transactions including renewable power, energy, digital, transportation, and public-private partnerships. Our clients include leading infrastructure funds, pension funds, contractors, and governments.

Agentis Capital Advisors is a business segment of Agentis Capital Partners, which operates a synergistic platform across four main business segments: Agentis Capital Partners (principal investments), Agentis Capital Advisors (financial advisory and asset management services), Agentis Capital Mining Partners (mining advisory), and Agentis Capital Markets (capital markets).

The Opportunity

Our associate program is designed to cultivate the quantitative and qualitative skills necessary to excel in an investment banking career and as a future executive. You will receive both formal and on-the-job training throughout your tenure. You will gain increasing levels of responsibility as you progress in your career, from building financial models, to managing multiple deal workstreams, to leading client relationships. You will be given unparalleled exposure and opportunities, including the chance to work on numerous transactions at the start of your career, with the only constraint on your role being your own capacity, rather than your rank level. As a result, our team members achieve accelerated career growth. You will be recognized and rewarded for your individual performance within a close-knit team and meritocratic culture. The only constraint on your role, responsibilities, and compensation will be your own performance.

Your Contribution

As an integral member of the advisory team, you will be challenged to accept increasing levels of responsibility as you develop your skills and reputation. Your work will directly impact our clients and the firm.

Your role will include:

• Participating in the execution of equity and debt offerings, mergers and acquisitions, public-private partnerships, and principal investments
• Developing complex financial models for infrastructure transactions, including the use of macros and VBA programming
• Assisting in the management of due diligence processes, including managing third-party advisors
• Developing asset valuations using a variety of approaches
• Preparing client presentations and actively participating in discussions
• Evaluating investment opportunities and management of existing investments
• Researching potential investment banking opportunities; providing research on target companies, sectors, industries, and geographies
• Maintaining marketing materials for the firm, including creating pitch decks to be presented to potential clients

As a member of a high-performing team working in a fast-paced environment, there will be times where you will be required to work beyond a normal workday or workweek to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.

Our Differentiators

Breadth of experience and level of responsibility

• Exceptional level of responsibility on complex transactions
• Wide breadth of work across verticals, financial products and principal opportunities
• Opportunities to work on large global transactions
• Secondment opportunities within Agentis portfolio companies

Training

• Continuous internal training program
• Internal leadership development program

Culture and approach

• Entrepreneurial culture with a flat organization structure
• Direct exposure to working with Partners and senior management across Agentis' international offices
• Defined path to achieving Partner, with all individuals entering the organization receiving the opportunity to become a full Partner in the business

Compensation and employee ownership

• Above-market base salary versus Canadian competitors
• Uncapped performance-based bonus
• Employee ownership program that commences for all individuals from the end of their first full fiscal-year of employment

Other benefits

• Immediate access to principal investment opportunities alongside Partners
• Paid sabbatical every two years of employment
• Access to Agentis' global mobility program
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health care

Your Skills and Experience

• An undergraduate degree in economics, finance, math, business, statistics or other related field
• Exceptional academic results (minimum cGPA of 80% or 3.7/4.0)
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in infrastructure mergers and acquisitions orPPP transactions
• Prior experience in investment banking and infrastructure advisory is required
• Proven experience building and managing complex financial models to support investment or transaction decisions
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead others in achieving team objectives
• Ability to concisely communicate complex concepts and ideas verbally and in writing
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision
• Desire to assume increasing levels of responsibility and seek solutions to complex problems
• Committed to producing accurate and thorough work product under tight deadlines
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced work environment
• Resilient mindset in the face of adversity
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment