Analyst / Associate – Energy Transition Private Equity Fund Milano

Analyst / Associate – Energy Transition Private Equity Fund
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

THE CLIENT A well-established private equity firm with a long track record of investing and growing businesses in the energy space.

The firm invests in companies with strong growth potential and large capital requirements across renewable energy, electrification, sustainable fuels and circular and efficient energy systems.

With over $8bn in assets under management, the team in Milan is looking to hire an Analyst or Associate to work across origination, investing and developing and growing the portfolio businesses.

THE ROLE Key responsibilities include:

Assisting with the preparation and evaluation of investment proposalsDeveloping and critically reviewing, stress testing and commenting on the financial models in collaboration with partners and advisors; assessing the integrity of the model and financial returns of investment opportunitiesAssisting / leading with transaction due diligenceUndertaking market and sector research and analysis, and providing updates to the team on any insights or developmentsCollaborating with senior investment professionals in originating, evaluating and analysing new investment opportunitiesAssisting the team with managing and monitoring existing investments, and identifying and implementing new initiatives as part of the firm's asset management plan, including new bolt-on acquisition opportunitiesWorking with existing portfolio companies to assist in the execution of their respective business plans from the point of initial investment to ultimate exitManaging and maintaining relationships within the industry, including investment banks, fund managers, independent valuers, consultants and peer investorsTHE CANDIDATE The firm is looking to hire a high quality individual who is passionate about energy transition and thrives in the entrepreneurial self-starter environment.

In addition, the successful candidate will have:

Between 1. 5-3 years' experience in M&A or debt advisory, private equity or consultingStrong quantitative / numerical skills - advanced financial and operational modelling skillsA demonstrated track record of relevant deal flow executionExperience / an understanding of the energy transition sector considered a plusStrong academic track record, including a Bachelor's degree covering Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or another quantitative subjectFluency in the English and Italian languages; additional European languages are desirable

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