Analyst, Infrastructure Debt Investment Professional

About this role

Business Unit Overview:

BlackRock, the largest investment manager in the world, sits at the intersection of global capital and Real Asset investing opportunities. With deep industry expertise, demonstrated access to proprietary deals and a purely fiduciary mindset, our experienced investment professionals leverage BlackRock's unparalleled risk management capabilities, global reach and deep local presence to deliver compelling investment opportunities to meet our clients' needs.

 

BlackRock’s Infrastructure Debt Group focuses on infrastructure debt investments in western Europe, North America and some geographies in Asia and Latam. The types of infrastructure sectors targeted include transportation, social infrastructure, power, energy and utilities, water and wastewater, and telecoms.

Job Purpose/Background:

BlackRock has an opportunity for a qualified and experienced candidate to join the Infrastructure Debt team.

The role will have responsibility for project and financial modelling, deal assessment and execution, development and review of due diligence reports, market research, portfolio monitoring and general analytics. Will also assist in preparing presentations and pitch books, cash flow analysis, researching and report writing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial modelling: running and developing financial models in order to analyze project opportunities

• Deal assessment and execution: working with the team to assess and execute project investments. This will include conducting due diligence, financial review, preparation of presentation material for investment committee etc.

• Market research: including research on potential investments, policy, competitors, technology, etc.

• Portfolio monitoring: assist in the monitoring of investments in the portfolio  

Development Value:

This role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to join a high profile, fast growing and dynamic business within the world’s largest asset manager:

• Significant investment exposure on projects/deals across a wide range of sectors and geographies

• Exposure to an experienced senior team with strong team values

• A collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment

• A strong brand in the fund management industry  

Knowledge/Experience:

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in project finance and/or infrastructure debt

• Strong understanding of the infrastructure market, preferably with a growing network of contacts within the market.

• Highly numerate with demonstrable financial modelling and evaluation skills. In particular, a good understanding of cash flow modelling and sensitivity analysis

• Experience of undertaking infrastructure due diligence processes and reviewing finance and project legal documentation

• A keen interest in infrastructure debt investment

• Demonstrated research, analytical, and presentation-drafting skills

Skills/Qualifications:

• Strong academic background, Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics/statistics, or a related field or equivalent

• Strong financial modelling skills

• Experience in Project or Corporate Finance

• CFA, CAIA or advanced degree preferred

Competencies:

• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to work independently, while also participating collaboratively as part of a team

• Enthusiasm and commitment to working in a friendly, entrepreneurial, team environment

• Able to manage workload effectively and deliver quality work on schedule

#EarlyCareers

 

For New York City only: The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently require