Investment Associate, Infrastructure & Climate

About the Role

BII’s Asia Infrastructure – British Climate Partners is part of the Infrastructure & Climate Group. The Group focuses on making equity and mezzanine investments in sub-sectors within infrastructure, such as renewable energy, power transmission and distribution, and EV mobility across India and South-East Asia. The team structure includes 5 job levels: Associate, Executive, Manager, Director, and Team Head. The team operates in a flat structure, with individuals at all levels involved in detailed work and client-facing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluation of New Investment Proposals:
• Assessing investment proposals to ensure they align with BII’s developmental and investment mandate.
• Analyzing financial information of specific companies.
• Building or analyzing financial models and conducting sensitivity analysis.
• Assisting with reports for Investment Committee approval and participating in meetings.
• Conducting detailed company valuations using various methods.
• Assisting with due diligence on companies, sectors, and countries.
• Portfolio Monitoring:
• Preparing periodic reports.
• Collaborating with deal teams to monitor the financial and strategic performance of investee companies.
• Research:
• Undertaking ad-hoc research into regions, countries, and specific sectors.
• Providing support for sector mapping exercises.
• Conducting research on specific businesses or projects, which may involve traveling to meet management teams and advisors.
• Staying updated on market developments and monitoring factors that could impact markets, pipeline, and portfolio companies.
• Monitoring financial news and updating the team on material information in target countries, sectors, and companies.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Financial Modelling
• Excel
• Analytical Skills
• Research Skills
• Valuation Experience
• Financial Analysis Skills
• Ability to analyze a company’s financial statements and make commercial assessments
• Ability to work on multiple projects across products and sectors while working to deadlines and managing time effectively
• Good business communication and presentation skills
• Evidence of relationship building and ability to develop a network of relevant external contacts, as well as internally across different teams
• Flexible and “hands on” approach
• Strong motivation by BII’s development mission

Qualifications

• Relevant prior foundational work experience, such as a graduate program within investment banking, consulting, private equity, or credit funds in the infrastructure space.
• Exposure to emerging market finance, especially in India, is a plus.
• Ideally demonstrate some commitment to development or social goals through previous executive or non-executive activity.