Associate, Decarbonization Partners – Private Equity Investment Professional

BlackRock•Houston, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Decarbonization Partners is a joint venture between BlackRock and Temasek focused on late-stage venture capital and early growth private equity investing in next-generation companies that provide solutions and technologies to help accelerate global efforts to achieve a net zero global economy by 2050. The joint venture combines BlackRock and Temasek's complementary platforms and expertise in sourcing and underwriting private investments, portfolio and risk management, and sustainable technology and analytics to invest in a wide range of companies that have proven technology and need capital to scale. Decarbonization Partners is a global investment platform with operations across North America, Europe and Asia, investing out of its $1.4 billion fund with a focus in energy, mobility, industrial and digital solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and qualified candidate to join the Decarbonization Partners team in the Houston, Texas office. This role offers significant investment exposure to deals across a wide range of sectors and geographies. The successful candidate will work with an experienced senior team in a collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment. The role involves responsibility for project management and financial modelling, deal assessment and execution, development and review of due diligence reports, market research, and portfolio management.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree with strong academic background
2-4 years of experience in investment banking or private equity required
Strong understanding of private market investments
Proficiency in financial modeling and investment evaluation
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage workload effectively and deliver quality work on schedule
Excellent presentation, oral, and written communication skills
Team-oriented with enthusiasm and commitment to working in a friendly and entrepreneurial team environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in due diligence processes and reviewing financial and legal documentation is a plus
CFA, CAIA, or advanced degrees are helpful but not required

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain financial models to analyze investment opportunities
Collaborate with the investment team to assess and execute investments, including conducting due diligence, financial reviews, and preparing presentation material for the investment committee
Conduct market research on potential investments, industries, and competitive landscape
Assist in managing portfolio companies
Provide portfolio reports and analytics for internal and external use