Associate

About the Role

This is an opportunity to join a leading global investment bank's Power, Utilities & Infrastructure investment banking platform in New York. The team has expanded rapidly and is seeking an Associate to join a high-performing, lean team with a strong pipeline of M&A and strategic advisory assignments. Associates will have meaningful responsibility and exposure to senior clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Play a central role in the execution of M&A and strategic advisory transactions across the Power & Utilities sector.
• Build and review complex financial and M&A models.
• Perform valuation analysis across public and private companies.
• Support the execution of buy-side, sell-side, and strategic advisory assignments.
• Conduct company, industry, and market analysis.
• Prepare client presentations, transaction materials, and internal memoranda.
• Coordinate diligence and transaction processes.
• Work directly with senior bankers and clients throughout live transactions.
• Review the work of Analysts and help develop junior team members.
• Build knowledge across power generation, utilities, renewables, and broader energy infrastructure.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong investment banking experience.
• Excellent financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Meaningful M&A or transaction execution experience.
• Ability to operate effectively in a demanding, high-volume deal environment.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborative approach to working with senior and junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Candidates currently operating at the Associate 2 or Associate 3 level are particularly sought.
• Strong recently promoted Analysts and other experienced Associates will also be considered.
• Technical strength is the most important requirement.
• Prior Power & Utilities experience is preferred, particularly exposure to power generation or energy infrastructure.
• Exceptional candidates from adjacent investment banking sectors will be considered.