Senior Associate - Investments and Strategy

About the opportunity

We are seeking a highly analytical finance professional to support investment evaluation, strategic planning, and capital allocation initiatives within a rapidly growing infrastructure-focused organization. This role offers exposure to complex project development, corporate finance activities, transaction analysis, and executive-level decision-making.

What You'll Do

• Financial Analysis & Modeling
  • Develop and maintain detailed financial models to assess project economics, investment performance, and long-term value creation.
  • Analyze a range of commercial structures and revenue scenarios, including sensitivity and scenario analyses.
  • Support investment underwriting activities through valuation, return analysis, and financial forecasting.
  • Maintain and enhance enterprise-level financial models used for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Corporate Planning & Capital Strategy
  • Partner with business leaders to prepare project budgets and financial forecasts.
  • Consolidate operating and capital plans across multiple initiatives to support corporate decision-making.
  • Evaluate financing alternatives and capital structures to support growth objectives and investment strategies.
  • Aid in developing long-range business plans and capital deployment recommendations.
• Investments & Transaction Support
  • Perform financial and commercial due diligence for potential acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments.
  • Conduct market research, competitive benchmarking, and industry analysis to support investment decisions.
  • Assist with transaction structuring, valuation assessments, and investment committee materials.
  • Prepare presentations, analyses, and recommendations for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Commercial & Cross-Functional Partnership Support
  • Support commercial negotiations through financial analysis and scenario evaluation.
  • Collaborate closely with teams spanning development, engineering, commercial operations, legal, accounting, environmental, regulatory, and external advisory functions.
  • Monitor evolving market conditions, regulatory developments, and industry trends to identify opportunities and potential risks.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
  • 3-7 years of professional experience in one or more of the following: Investment Banking, Infrastructure Investing, Private Equity, Corporate Finance, Project Finance, Energy Finance, Strategic Finance or Corporate Development.
  • Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality work.
  • Strong written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• PREFERRED:
  • Experience evaluating infrastructure, energy, utilities, transportation, or other capital-intensive assets.
  • Familiarity with project finance structures and complex investment transactions.
  • Experience supporting acquisition, financing, or development opportunities.
  • Interest in emerging energy, power, grid modernization, or large-scale infrastructure sectors.