Senior Associate - Private Equity (Digital Infrastructure) (New York)

About the Firm

Our client is a global investment firm focused exclusively on digital infrastructure, investing in and developing the platforms that underpin the digital economy. The firm manages more than $10 billion in assets and combines investment expertise with deep operating, commercial and engineering capabilities. The platform invests across data centers, fiber and network infrastructure, wireless infrastructure and cloud / IT services.

The Opportunity

We are hiring a Senior Associate for the firm's Private Equity team in New York. You will work across the full investment lifecycle in a sector with significant secular growth. The work includes traditional private equity transactions and differentiated infrastructure opportunities such as development, growth capital, carve-outs and platform formation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new investment opportunities across data centers, fiber, wireless infrastructure, cloud / IT services and adjacent sectors
• Build and review detailed financial models, returns analyses and transaction structures
• Develop investment theses and prepare investment committee materials for senior team members
• Lead due diligence and transaction execution, including valuation, financing and structuring
• Partner with operating, commercial and engineering teams on development and value-creation initiatives
• Take ownership of transactions and workstreams, managing junior team members and coordinating advisors

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in private equity, investment banking or a related investing role
• Meaningful transaction execution experience and a strong understanding of the investment process
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation capabilities
• Experience independently owning significant portions of an investment process
• Strong judgment, attention to detail and the ability to communicate investment conclusions clearly
• Demonstrated ability to work with and mentor junior team members
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and operate effectively in a lean, entrepreneurial environment
• Prior digital infrastructure experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with backgrounds in infrastructure, technology, industrials, communications or other relevant sectors are welcome