Associate, Climate Infrastructure Investment Management
About the position
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 New York office. The Associate would work on its flagship developed markets strategy (Global Renewable Power) and its flagship blended finance strategy focused on emerging markets (Climate Finance Partnership). This position will play a key role in driving the origination, execution, and oversight of direct equity investments made into climate infrastructure. This individual will be expected to work closely with the team to cultivate industry relationships, to originate and execute on investment opportunities and to manage those investments over time. 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
Developing, utilizing, and analyzing financial models to evaluate investment opportunities.
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Working with the team to assess and execute new investments, including due diligence, financial review, preparation of presentation materials for investment committee, assessing key investment risks and potential mitigants.
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Serving as Secretary for CFP's Climate Impact Committee, coordinating, preparing, and facilitating investor meetings and discussions regarding CFP's ESG risk management and impact reporting.
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Performing market research, including research on potential investments, renewable energy policy and markets, industries, country macroeconomics, competitors, technology, etc.
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Assisting in the monitoring of portfolio companies 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.
Requirements
2+ years of previous investment banking and/or principal private equity or infrastructure investing experience.
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Undergraduate degree with strong academic background; MBA and/or other graduate degree is helpful.
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A keen interest in climate infrastructure and the energy transition.
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Experience working in climate infrastructure is required.
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Demonstrable financial modeling and investment evaluation skills.
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Strong presentation skills as well as strong oral and written communications skills.
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Team player that can manage multiple workstreams with stakeholders both across the firm and externally.
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Enthusiasm and commitment to working in a friendly, entrepreneurial, team environment is critical.
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Hands-on approach, and willing to dig-in on problems to drive solutions and outcomes.
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Experience in investing in emerging markets is a plus.
Nice-to-haves
Experience in investing in emerging markets is a plus.
Benefits
Strong retirement plan
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Tuition reimbursement
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Comprehensive healthcare
,
Support for working parents
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Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Apply Now
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 New York office. The Associate would work on its flagship developed markets strategy (Global Renewable Power) and its flagship blended finance strategy focused on emerging markets (Climate Finance Partnership). This position will play a key role in driving the origination, execution, and oversight of direct equity investments made into climate infrastructure. This individual will be expected to work closely with the team to cultivate industry relationships, to originate and execute on investment opportunities and to manage those investments over time. 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
Developing, utilizing, and analyzing financial models to evaluate investment opportunities.
,
Working with the team to assess and execute new investments, including due diligence, financial review, preparation of presentation materials for investment committee, assessing key investment risks and potential mitigants.
,
Serving as Secretary for CFP's Climate Impact Committee, coordinating, preparing, and facilitating investor meetings and discussions regarding CFP's ESG risk management and impact reporting.
,
Performing market research, including research on potential investments, renewable energy policy and markets, industries, country macroeconomics, competitors, technology, etc.
,
Assisting in the monitoring of portfolio companies 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.
Requirements
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.
,
Experience in investing in emerging markets is a plus.
Nice-to-haves
Experience in investing in emerging markets is a plus.
Benefits
Strong retirement plan
,
Tuition reimbursement
,
Comprehensive healthcare
,
Support for working parents
,
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Apply Now