Vice President of Investment

Selby Jennings; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Vice President to join its principal investing team. The role focuses on deploying balance sheet capital across energy and related sectors, offering exposure to the full investment lifecycle in a lean, entrepreneurial setting.

You will evaluate opportunities, build models, and support deal execution across North America. The position requires a strong background in finance, industry research, and risk assessment, with the ability to lead complex transactions and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in investment banking, project finance, infrastructure finance, renewables/utilities, private credit, or a related field.
• Interest in infrastructure and real asset investing.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities.
• Experience supporting transaction execution, underwriting, or investment evaluation processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record.
• Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a lean, entrepreneurial team environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute investment opportunities across North America.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, valuation analyses, and underwriting materials.
• Conduct industry, market, and company research to support investment recommendations.
• Perform credit analysis, due diligence, and risk assessments on prospective investments.
• Prepare investment memoranda, committee materials, and internal presentations.
• Support transaction execution from initial screening through closing.
• Monitor portfolio investments and provide ongoing performance analysis.
• Work closely with senior investment professionals on sourcing, structuring, and portfolio management initiatives.
• Participate in discussions with sponsors, lenders, advisors, and management teams.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation analyses

Analytical capabilities

Due diligence

Investment evaluation

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A leading energy-focused organization is seeking a Vice President 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.

What You'll Do:

• Evaluate and execute investment opportunities across North America
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, valuation analyses, and underwriting materials
• Conduct industry, market, and company research to support investment recommendations
• Perform credit analysis, due diligence, and risk assessments on prospective investments
• Prepare investment memoranda, committee materials, and internal presentations
• Support transaction execution from initial screening through closing
• Monitor portfolio investments and provide ongoing performance analysis
• Work closely with senior investment professionals on sourcing, structuring, and portfolio management initiatives
• Participate in discussions with sponsors, lenders, advisors, and management teams

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in investment banking, project finance, infrastructure finance, renewables/utilities, private credit, or a related field
• Demonstrated interest in infrastructure and real asset investing
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities
• Experience supporting transaction execution, underwriting, or investment evaluation processes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record
• Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a lean, entrepreneurial team environment