Investment Banking Associate

Associate – Infrastructure & Energy Transition M&A | London

A well established investment banking team in London is expanding its Power, Utilities & Infrastructure (PUI) practice. The team advises major corporate clients, infrastructure funds, and energy developers on high-profile M&A, cross-border acquisitions, and capital raises across energy transition, decarbonization, and digital infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day execution of sell-side and buy-side M&A mandates within infrastructure, utilities, and clean energy sectors.
• Build and oversee complex financial models (DCF, LBO, and asset-level valuation frameworks) tailored to infrastructure cash flows.
• Coordinate cross-functional advisory teams (legal, tax, and technical consultants) and manage comprehensive due diligence processes.
• Draft high-impact pitch books, information memorandums (IMs), and management presentations for prospective clients and strategic buyers.
• Manage, mentor, and upskill junior analysts, ensuring rigorous quality control on all financial analysis and execution deliverables.

Candidate Profile

• 3-5 years of investment banking experience within a dedicated PUI, Infrastructure, or top-tier generalist M&A team.
• Exceptional financial modeling and valuation skills, with a solid understanding of infrastructure asset mechanics, regulatory frameworks, and project finance.
• Proven track record of managing transaction execution processes from pitch phase through to closing.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; capable of facing off directly with clients and senior dealmakers.