Infrastructure Climate Investment Management - Associate - London

BlackRock Climate Infrastructure (BCI), formed in 2011 as BlackRock’s first private infrastructure strategy and managing over $11 billion of committed capital, is seeking an Associate to join its global team based in the London office. The Associate would mainly work on its flagship developed markets strategy - Global Renewable Power and Renewable Income funds

This position will play a key role in driving the execution, oversight, asset management and divestment of direct equity investments made into climate infrastructure. This individual will be expected to work closely with the team and portfolio companies to manage investments, optimise value and best position the business / asset for an exit.

The candidate assumes a multi-faceted role which requires a passion for climate infrastructure investments (i.e. renewables, BESS, EV, T&D, etc.), energy experience, and strong analytical and conceptual skills.

Responsibilities include

Financial Modeling: developing, utilizing, and analyzing financial models to evaluate investment opportunities.
Portfolio Monitoring: assist in the monitoring of portfolio companies and assets including analysis of corporate development, financing opportunities, analyzing budgets and performance, interacting with key members of management, ongoing interaction with our technical teams, and positioning business to be prepared for exit.
Support project leads in preparing quarterly reporting, IC memos, and material for internal and external discussions
Due Diligence and Execution: working with the team to assess and execute new investments and divestments, including due diligence, financial review, preparation of presentation materials for investment committee, assessing key investment risks and potential mitigants, etc.
Market research: Performing market research, including research on potential investments, renewable energy policy and markets, industries, country macroeconomics, competitors, technology, etc.
Qualifications

2+ years of previous investment banking and/or principal private equity or infrastructure investing experience.
Undergraduate degree with strong academic background; MBA and/or other graduate degree is helpful.
A keen interest in climate infrastructure and the energy transition.
Experience working in climate infrastructure is required.
Demonstrable financial modeling and investment evaluation skills.
Strong presentation skills as well as strong oral and written communications skills.
Team player that can manage multiple workstreams with stakeholders both across the firm and externally.
Enthusiasm and commitment to working in a friendly, entrepreneurial, team environment is critical.
Hands-on approach, and willing to dig-in on problems to drive solutions and outcomes