- Company Name
- Blacklock Group
- Job Title
- Private Equity Associate
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Private Equity Associate
**Role Summary**
Mid‑level associate who drives all stages of the investment cycle for an energy transition focused private equity firm. Responsibilities include opportunity screening, financial modeling, due diligence, investment memoranda preparation, portfolio monitoring, and industry engagement. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, a proven transaction background, and a genuine interest in renewable energy and infrastructure investments.
**Expectations**
- 1‑4 years investment banking or related deal experience.
- Demonstrated technical proficiency in financial modeling, valuation, and sensitivity analysis.
- Ability to produce clear, high‑quality written and oral presentations for investment committees.
- Entrepreneurial, self‑starting attitude with a collaborative mindset.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Screen, evaluate, and analyze potential investments; develop independent investment theses.
- Construct and maintain financial models (DCF, comparables, LBO) and perform sensitivity testing to assess value drivers.
- Lead primary due‑diligence activities; coordinate with third‑party advisors on financial, legal, technical, and ESG matters.
- Produce investment memoranda and support the preparation of presentations for the Investment Committee.
- Serve as a liaison with portfolio companies, providing ongoing analytics, monitoring performance, and supporting operational initiatives.
- Research and identify sector trends, investment themes, and potential deals within the energy transition and infrastructure space.
- Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.
- Maintain and update the proprietary investment database and source‑of‑capital repository.
**Required Skills**
- Advanced Excel (pivot tables, macros) and PowerPoint proficiency.
- Strong grasp of deal structuring, financing, and valuation techniques.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and quantitative abilities.
- Superior written and verbal communication; experience delivering executive‑level presentations.
- Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and able to work effectively in a small, high‑pressure environment.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, engineering, or related field.
- MBA, CFA, or equivalent advanced finance qualification preferred but not mandatory.
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