Infrastructure Associate, 3i

Job Title	Infrastructure Associate
Employer	3i
Job Type	Full Time
Location	London, UK
Industry	Private Equity
Experience	0-3 Years
Languages	English
Deadline	Monday 14th July 2014

3i is currently looking for an Associate to join its Infrastructure investment team, to be based in London. 3i’s Infrastructure investment team focuses on investments in a wide range of infrastructure assets including public private partnership projects, renewables and core infrastructure assets.

The role of the Associate is focused on driving investment execution, taking the day-to-day responsibility on portfolio company strategic initiatives and supporting the 3i Infrastructure investment team’s marketing activities. Associates are responsible for financial modelling, sector analysis, planning and executing due diligence efforts (commercial, accounting, legal), writing and presenting investment committee memoranda, working on deal financing, and working on portfolio company strategic projects. Associates will work with our team of professionals located in London and Paris, and will have the opportunity to work on investment opportunities in Europe.

3i Group plc

3i is a leading international investor focused on mid-market Private Equity, Infrastructure and Debt Management.

We combine our local knowledge and our international network to identify attractive investment opportunities. Working in partnership, we apply our operational and financial skills to create value.

Operational Responsibilities:

The job holder is responsible for being an active contributor towards:

Developing the business plan by taking responsibility for areas such as:

Researching identified sectors, companies and infrastructure market segments to identify potential investment opportunities.
Liaison with legal advisors to agree non-disclosure agreements with vendors.
Evaluating investment opportunities through financial (eg yield and IRR projections) and commercial analysis (project risks and their mitigation).
Identifying key risks and potential value enhancement opportunities.
Modelling debt/project finance and using analytical tools.
Developing long term financial models from financial and commercial research.
Formulating views on investment opportunities (addressing value potential and risks) and presenting findings cogently in internal initial briefings
Analysing and interpreting results from financial models to support a proposed investment case.
Drafting sections of/providing input to Investment Committee papers.
Assisting with transaction administration and ensuring compliance with 3i internal procedures.
Working with external financial advisors to develop financial model functionality to meet investor’s needs.
Liaising with financial and due diligence advisers and promptly escalating matters internally that could impact the 3i investment case.
Developing the market by:

Interacting and co-operating with clients, bankers, advisers and management.
As an Associate your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

Strong record of academic achievement
Team player who is hard working and proactive
Strong commercial and financial analysis skills, including financial modelling, DCF valuation and company/industry research skills
Prior work experience in project or structured finance, financial advisory or other related fields
High level of professionalism, maturity, superior attention to detail
Ability and desire to manage multiple tasks and projects
Ability to present complex ideas and information in simple persuasive form, written and orally; fluent in English

What we will be looking for in you:

A strong interest in infrastructure investment
A clear appreciation of the importance of financial modelling in assessing the value of infrastructure investment opportunities
A desire to learn and progress within 3i’s infrastructure management team
Evidence of operating and thriving in a deal driven environment

About 3i

Founded in 1945, 3i is one of the oldest private equity firm in the world, initially founded by the Bank of England and major British banks to provide funding for small to medium entreprises. In 1994 the firm listed on the London stock exchange. Headquartered in London but with global offices, 3i focuses on private equity, infrastructure and debt management.

Investment Strategy

- 3i actively invests across a wide range of sectors, with specialist global teams in Industrials & Energy, TMT, Business and Financial Services, Healthcare and Consumer.

- Invests in businesses with an EV range of €100m and €1bn in both Buyout and Growth Capital opportunities across Europe, Asia and the Americas

- When financing Buyouts, 3i typically take a majority equity position and the capital is used both to purchase the company from its existing owners as well as to fund the business’s development.