Associate - Digital Infrastructure

About the Role

The Associate will play a key role in executing M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory transactions across the digital infrastructure ecosystem, including data centers, fiber networks, wireless infrastructure, communications infrastructure, cloud services, edge computing, and related technology-enabled infrastructure assets. This individual will work closely with senior bankers and clients while managing analysts, developing financial models, preparing client presentations, and supporting transaction execution.

Responsibilities

• Execute mergers & acquisitions, debt financings, equity financings, and strategic advisory assignments within the digital infrastructure sector.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions, merger models, and LBO analyses.
• Prepare pitch books, management presentations, offering memoranda, and other client materials.
• Conduct industry and company-specific research on digital infrastructure markets and trends.
• Manage due diligence processes and coordinate workstreams with clients, legal counsel, accountants, and other advisors.
• Draft marketing materials and investor presentations for capital raises and transaction processes.
• Participate in client meetings, management presentations, and investor discussions.
• Mentor and oversee Analyst-level team members while reviewing work product for accuracy and quality.
• Support senior bankers in developing client relationships and originating new business opportunities.

Coverage Focus

The team advises clients across a broad range of digital infrastructure subsectors, including:

• Data Centers
• Fiber & Broadband Networks
• Telecommunications Infrastructure
• Wireless Towers & Small Cells
• Cloud & Edge Infrastructure
• Digital Connectivity Platforms
• Network Services
• Managed Infrastructure Providers
• AI Infrastructure & Compute Platforms
• Communications Technology Infrastructure

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, valuation, transaction advisory, private equity, or a related field.
• Prior investment banking experience at the Analyst or Associate level strongly preferred.
• Experience covering Digital Infrastructure, Technology, Telecom, Communications, Infrastructure, Industrials, or related sectors is a plus.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record.

Preferred Skills

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Experience working on M&A transactions and capital markets assignments.
• Familiarity with key industry metrics such as EBITDA, recurring revenue, utilization, contracted revenue, network reach, and infrastructure asset valuation methodologies.
• Ability to interact effectively with executives, investors, and sponsors.