Associate

**About General Atlantic** General Atlantic is a leading global investor with more than four and a half decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 830 companies throughout its history. Established in 1980, General Atlantic continues to be a dedicated partner to visionary founders and investors seeking to build dynamic businesses and create long term value. Guided by the conviction that entrepreneurs can be incredible agents of transformational change, the firm combines a collaborative global approach, sector specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with and scale innovative businesses around the world. The firm leverages its patient capital, operational expertise, and global platform to support a diversified investment platform spanning Growth Equity, Credit, Climate, and Sustainable Infrastructure strategies. General Atlantic manages approximately $126 billion in assets under management, inclusive of all strategies, as of December 31, 2025, with more than 900 professionals in 20 countries across five regions. For more information on General Atlantic, please visit: [](http://www.generalatlantic.com). **Key Purpose of Role** Actis Energy is Actis’ flagship investment program, having raised US$11.2bn across 5 vintages dedicated to critical energy infrastructure assets in growth markets. The strategy focuses on buy-and-build platforms in power generation (both renewable and conventional), distribution, transmission and storage, as well as sub-sectors that contribute to the energy transition. The Actis Energy LatAm team operates from two offices - Austin and São Paulo - with deal teams forming across both to evaluate investments throughout the region. We have an Associate opportunity, based in Sao Paulo who will be working on screening new investment ideas / strategies, and preliminary / final investment reviews of prospective investment opportunities for the fund. They will also meet and engage actively with project developers, project partners, financial institutions and consultants on matters related to the financial performance of projects and investments as well as assisting a deal leader in all aspects of transaction origination, diligence, execution and asset management. Key Responsibilities (this list is not exhaustive) Working within an investment team to ensure the greatest impact on value for GA Actis and our investors. Assignments include: - Financial modelling to evaluate new investment opportunities - Carry out market research through review of third-party research reports, analyse market trends by conducting primary research and visiting competing projects/ assets. Actively contribute to sector initiatives, become knowledge resource for sector insights and expertise. - Conduct due diligence in support of transactions under the direction of the senior investment team members. - Prepare screening memos, investment committee memos for new investments and exits. - Review legal contracts including financing / investment documentation thoroughly, identify areas of transaction risk and potential mitigation strategies, as part of the deal team. - Assist the team in all matters related to the deal closing, including deal documentation, finance documentation and structuring. Portfolio Management - Support business planning with the management teams, sponsors and operating partners for assets in the portfolio, actively review the business plans on an annual and quarterly basis. - Proactively work with the management teams, sponsors and operating partners to identify risks ahead and come up with mitigation strategies. - Assist the investment manager with portfolio/asset management of assigned project(s), including initiatives such as debt financing, operational improvement initiatives, management recruitment, and exit planning - Prepare quarterly investment reports and valuation reports for projects for review of investment manager Other - Work in partnership with global specialists (e.g. Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) and sector teams - Additional responsibilities include participation in Actis wide projects or initiatives. Knowledge & Personal Attributes - 3-4 years Analyst or Associate level knowledge gained within a private equity firm or investment bank, ideally with project finance, infrastructure and/or power & utilities coverage. - Strong analytical skills, including financial modelling & valuation - Proactive, self-starter; highly organised and focused with an ability to drive initiatives through to completion - Excellent research, writing and communication skills - Collaborate effectively with others, including senior managers and external parties - Strategic, analytic, and numeric thinking capability - Strong communicator with an ability to influence others in a positive way - Prior sector exposure to infrastructure an advantage - Fluency in Portuguese and English essential, Spanish advantageous General Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. 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