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Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with $189 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2023. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, private equity, real assets and listed equities. The firm has over 1,200 employees and offices in 22 cities worldwide.

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GFI Energy Group seeks to hire a senior investment professional who can quickly integrate and contribute at a senior level to all aspects of the group’s activities. This individual will be expected to work to generate new deal flow by proactively covering the market, lead new investment due diligence and transaction execution, and work with portfolio companies as a board member to help drive value creation.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities will include supporting the group’s investment activities in all respects, including the following specific tasks:

• Sourcing new investment opportunities through proactive sector coverage and through banker / intermediary coverage.

• Lead deal origination and execution within the manufacturing supply chain sector

• Developing new investment theses and a game plan for how to source and execute on the ideas.

• Leading the underwriting of new investments from initial screening through final investment committee as a member or leader of a 3-4-person deal team.

• Leading negotiation of transaction structure with counterparties

• Debt financing: sourcing lenders and leading negotiation of debt financing

• Serving as primary GFI Energy Group’s interface with portfolio company management

• Sourcing, due diligence, closing and integration of add-on acquisitions

• Supporting or leading an exit process for portfolio companies.

• Mentoring and coaching junior deal team members

Experience required

• 8+ years of private equity investment experience, with 10+ years of business experience in the Energy or Industrials sector.

• Successful and proven investment track record within relevant sector (including broader industrials and/or manufacturing)

• Excellent investment sourcing skills with strong strategic thinking capabilities and an effective network of contacts with company management teams, intermediaries, and other industry constituents.

• Proven experience leading all aspects of private equity investing, including investment thesis development, due diligence, negotiations, management of portfolio companies, and exits.

• Board of Directors active memberships and corporate governance experience.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including superb attention to detail with a persevering, “roll-up” the sleeves personality.

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, management, organizational, and communication skills.

• Strong references supporting a history of academic and professional success.

• A strong background in investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance, with a proven track record of successful deal-making and strategic investments across industrials vertical

Personal Attributes

• Culturally able to work in a highly collegial environment and be comfortable with a consensus driven and collaborative approach.

• Be a self-starter, who can interact collaboratively, but operate independently as required.

• Be a team player who is just as prepared to flex upwards/downwards.

Education

• Undergraduate degree from a well-regarded institution is required, with engineering/science/operations or business education highly desired. MBA is a plus.

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