Private Equity Associate - Energy

Blacklock Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a Research Consultant to join its Energy investment team in New York. This full-time Associate role requires evaluating investment opportunities in the Energy sector, leading financial modeling, and conducting thorough industry research. Candidates should have 2-3 years of relevant experience and a strong foundation in financial modeling. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is essential, alongside a Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier institution. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with high-level investment strategies.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, project finance, or another buy-side investment role.
• Strong financial modeling skills with a deep understanding of valuation, deal structures, and capital markets.
• Demonstrated interest in the Energy sector, including traditional energy, renewables, and/or energy transition themes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute investment opportunities across the Energy sector.
• Lead financial modeling efforts, including LBOs and project-level returns analyses.
• Conduct industry research, market mapping, and competitive analysis.

Skills

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage timelines

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier institution

Tools

CapIQ

Wood Mackenzie

Enverus

Wood Mackenzie

Enverus

Job description

Research Consultant - Investment Banking and Private Equity

Blacklock Group is exclusively partnered with a leading Private Equity firm headquartered in New York that is seeking a high-performing Associate to join its Energy investment team. This is a unique opportunity to join a top-tier platform with a strong track record of investing across the energy sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and execute investment opportunities across the Energy sector, including upstream, midstream, power & utilities, energy services, and energy transition assets
• Lead financial modeling efforts, including LBOs, project-level returns analyses, sensitivity cases, and downside scenarios
• Conduct industry research, market mapping, and competitive analysis to support investment theses and identify emerging opportunities in energy and infrastructure
• Assist in the preparation of Investment Committee materials, including memos, valuation work, and risk assessments
• Coordinate and manage third-party due diligence providers, including technical consultants, market advisors, and legal teams
• Partner with portfolio company management teams on value creation initiatives, operational improvements, strategic planning, and ongoing performance monitoring
• Collaborate closely with Vice Presidents, Principals, and Partners throughout all stages of the transaction lifecycle

Qualifications:

• 2–3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, project finance, or another buy-side investment role, ideally with exposure to the Energy or Infrastructure sectors
• Strong financial modeling skills with a deep understanding of valuation, deal structures, and capital markets
• Demonstrated interest in the Energy sector, including traditional energy, renewables, and/or energy transition themes
• Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with CapIQ, Wood Mackenzie, Enverus, or other sector-specific data sources is advantageous
• Exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight timelines
• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier institution with an excellent academic record

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting

Industries

• Investment Banking and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals