What it's about
Blue Earth Capital is seeking to hire a New York based investment professional to join the Private Equity Direct Investments team specifically for the Climate Growth Fund ("CGF"). The CGF seeks to provide growth equity capital and business build expertise to companies supporting the net zero transition, resource efficiency, and resilience to climate change.
The Analyst / Associate will work directly with senior investment members of the Climate Growth Fund and will have the following responsibilities:
- Assessing and valuing prospective investment opportunities
- Modeling business plans, financial structures, and investment returns
- Participating actively in due diligence workstreams on prospective investments (e.g. financial, commercial, climate impact, ESG, tax, and legal due diligence)
- Preparing industry and competitive landscape research
- Drafting investment evaluation materials and sector / theme analyses
- Contributing to the negotiation and drafting of legal corporate documentation (e.g. financing agreements, purchase agreements, employment agreements, management incentive plans)
- Supporting portfolio companies throughout our investment period (including the planning, execution, and monitoring of value creation initiatives)
- Conducting various other tasks related to reporting and fundraising efforts
- Top academic credentials
- 2+ years of relevant full-time working experience with a leading player in private equity, M&A advisory, leveraged finance or management consulting
- Strong interpersonal and written communication capabilities
- High degree of attention to detail and excellent analytical / financial modelling skills
- Strong capabilities in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent teamwork skills within international settings
- High energy level coupled with a strong desire to learn and succeed, along with an impeccable work ethic and a professional demeanor
- High motivation and desire to be part of building out a growing investment firm
- Entrepreneurial, mission-focused, and collaborative mindset
- Professional language proficiency in English
What we offer
Blue Earth Capital is a global investment firm focused on creating measurable impact whilst delivering market-based returns with the pace and urgency of a growing team supported by best-in-class infrastructure and industry best practices.
- Transaction and portfolio company exposure from the start
- Collaborative work environment with an experienced global investment team working on leading topics within the climate space
- Highly professional, intellectually demanding and stimulating work
- Flat organization structure with significant exposure to senior leaders and decision makers, both internally and externally
- Attractive career path with a potential for long-term advancement
- Competitive salary and benefits with performance-related compensation model
- Access to Partners Group's global network, investment know-how and specialist resources
