CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume and related information by email to Dariya Tolumbayeva at [email protected] with “Associate - BCI” in the subject line. Only qualified candidates who match the requirements will be contacted.   

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 management of 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 of an 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 

• Previous transaction experience with international investments 

• Fluency or proficiency in 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 assisting financial 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 fund investments 

• 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