Corporate Development Associate - Infrastructure/Energy Transition

*Infrastructure investor and developer

*Corporate development and strategy

*Melbourne based role

A leading infrastructure investor, developer and asset manager is seeking an Associate to join its Corporate Development & Strategy team in Melbourne.

The business invests in and develops core infrastructure and energy transition projects across Australia and internationally, with activities spanning origination, investment, financing, delivery and long-term asset management.

This is an opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on the strategic growth of the business, supporting investment opportunities, M&A, corporate strategy and the evaluation of new markets and sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Development & M&A: Support the assessment and execution of acquisitions, strategic investments and partnerships.
• Investment Analysis: Develop financial models, valuations and investment analyses to assess opportunities, returns and risks.
• Corporate Strategy: Contribute to strategic planning, market assessments and identifying new growth opportunities.
• Transaction Execution: Support due diligence, transaction structuring and negotiations alongside internal teams and external advisers.
• Project Finance: Assist with financing strategies, capital structuring and the evaluation of infrastructure project economics.
• Market Research: Analyse infrastructure and energy transition markets, emerging investment themes and competitive dynamics.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work with investment, development, finance and asset management teams, as well as lenders and transaction counterparties.

Candidate Profile

• Approximately 3–6 years' experience in investment banking, project finance, infrastructure investing, corporate development or transaction advisory.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical capabilities.
• Experience across infrastructure, energy, renewables or other capital-intensive sectors will be highly regarded.
• Understanding of M&A, investment analysis, financial structuring and transaction execution.
• Strong commercial judgement, communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders.

Why Join?

• Join an established infrastructure investment and development platform with a significant portfolio across Australia and internationally.
• Gain exposure to M&A, investment opportunities, project finance and corporate strategy.
• Work closely with senior decision-makers and contribute directly to the growth of the business.
• Develop a broader commercial perspective across core infrastructure and the energy transition.

If you are interested in discussing further, please click on the link or email me directly on nhill@eastpartnership.com.au