19 Oct
BCI
London
Job description
CLOSING DATE : Open until filled
This role is based in our London, UK office.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
On behalf of BCI’s clients, the Infrastructure & Renewable Resources (I&RR;) team invests globally in infrastructure businesses that provide stable long-term results.
BCI’s I&RR; portfolio has $20+ billion in AUM and ranks as the ninth largest institutional infrastructure investor globally.
The portfolio spans a range of sectors including energy, transport, utilities, and data infrastructure as well as tangible assets in timberland and agriculture.
I&RR; seeks meaningful investments predominantly in private companies enabling an active governance approach.
The team invests in a variety of capacities in the private markets including as a sole sponsor, co-investor, and very selectively through externally managed funds.
In addition, I&RR; takes positions in listed infrastructure businesses as a complementary strategy to private markets investments.
In 2023, the I&RR; team proudly established their first international presence with the inauguration of their London, U.K.
office. This significant milestone signifies a remarkable evolution of BCI and its infrastructure and renewable resources strategy.
The new London office serves as a robust platform for the I&RR; team to originate and manage investments in the U.K. and European markets, further solidifying BCI's commitment to global expansion and diversification.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Associate is a member of the investment team and assists in conducting due diligence and analysis of potential infrastructure and renewable resources investment opportunities, negotiations and structuring of transactions,and managementof existing investments.
This individual plays a key role in supporting the investment activities of the department and has a strong understanding of private markets / infrastructure investing and corporate finance principles.
The Associate also supports the program’s investment sourcing and origination efforts (i.e., regional or sector-specific sourcing) and provides a global perspective and outlook.
Above all else, the Associate brings a long-term value investing mindset with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must have :
Undergraduate university degree in a relevant program such as finance, accounting, business / commerce, or economics
Strong understanding of private markets / infrastructure investing and a sound understanding of corporate finance principles
Minimum 2-5 years’ experience within a leading private equity / asset management firm, investment bank, advisory / consultancy firm,corporate development team, or direct exposure to private market investments
Strong financial analysis, financial modelling, and valuation skills
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Excellent interpersonal skills : i.e., a proven ability to build lasting, trust-based relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders
Effective presentation skills
Excellent business writing skills
Preferred :
Completion ofan MBA or relevant professional designation (e.g., CFA, CBV, LLB, or recognized accounting designation)
Previous infrastructure investment experience,
with an emphasis on direct, private market investments
International education and / or experience
Previoustransaction experience with international investments
Fluency or proficiencyin multiple languages
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in analyzing and conducting due diligence for direct and fund investment opportunities : evaluating past investment and / or financial performance, economic characteristics of investments,quality of management team, and assistingfinancial modelling, valuation, and scenario analysis
Provide support to legal and tax workstreams for prospective investments, including contributing to the review of deal terms and related legal documents, and tax due diligence and structuring
Assist in the preparation and presentation of investment committee materials to introduce and approve prospective investments
Assist in the monitoring of existing investments and analysis, review of investment documents and contracts, amendments, contract revisions, consents, and major company projects such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and capital raising
Assist in the bi-annual valuation of existing direct and fundinvestments
Travel, when required, for due diligence or oversight of investments
Assist in transaction origination and sourcing activities, including the screening, review,
and documentation of potential investment opportunities
Assist in preparation of long-term and tactical portfolio strategies
Conduct general industry, company, and fund research
▶️ Associate, Infrastructure & Renewable Resources (London)
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