Investment Associate

Job description

Your area of responsibility As Investment Associate, you will be responsible for supporting the team throughout the investment lifecycle, starting from sourcing and execution of transactions to post-closing value creation and asset management tasks all the way to potential opportunistic sell-downs, with a particular focus on opportunities across internal markets. The role includes, but is not limited to, the following key responsibilities: Deal sourcing & execution - Contribute to identifying and evaluating attractive investment opportunities in the energy infrastructure sector globally - Support transaction execution, including financial modeling, valuation analysis, and preparation of investment memoranda for the Investment Committee - Coordinate due diligence processes across technical, legal, financial, tax, and commercial workstreams, working closely with external advisors and internal experts - Assist in structuring transactions and negotiations with sellers, partners, and lenders - Conduct market research and help derive investment strategies aligned with EIP’s objectives Asset management - Lead on add-on transactions for portfolio companies - Support on refinancing workstreams and debt capital structure optimization - Lead active value creation processes on portfolio companies - Analyze key performance indicators to monitor asset developments against investment theses - Maintain and enhance valuation models to track investment performance, coordinating with stakeholders such as valuation agents - Support strategic decision-making with qualitative and quantitative analysis, and manage legal agreements related to capital structure, business strategy, and regulatory developments - Develop periodic reports for investors, lenders, and investment committees - Manage relationships with industry partners and external service providers, including retendering services as needed - Oversee liquidity planning, debt utilization, equity drawdown processes, and financial covenant control Your skills and experience - Outstanding academic credentials from a top-tier university or business schoo - 3-6 years of relevant experience in sectors such as energy/utilities, M&A/private equity, or consulting/advisory - Strong affinity for energy technologies and power markets, with robust knowledge of corporate finance and accounting - Expertise in complex financial modeling and valuation concepts - Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think conceptually - Self-motivated, proactive, and entrepreneurial mindset with a positive, can-do attitude - Fluency in English is essential; additional languages, particularly German, are a significant advantage due to the focus on the Swiss and German markets What we offer - Competitive remuneration package and comprehensive benefits - A dynamic role at an investment manager focused on the fastest-growing infrastructure sectors - Numerous development opportunities within an expanding firm and a highly motivated team - Attractive and flexible working conditions Contact How to apply If you're ready to make a significant impact in the energy infrastructure sector and grow your career with EIP, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the future of energy investments. Click “apply for this position” below to start the application process. Please note that we do not accept any application documents via (e-)mail (including direct applications via LinkedIn or similar platforms) due to our data protection guidelines. Only applications submitted via our job platform will be considered.