Associate of Structured Finance

Fluidstack•New York, NY

2d•$151,000 - $250,000

About The Position

As an Associate supporting Data Center & Power Infrastructure, you will contribute to FluidStack's infrastructure expansion through financial analysis, project coordination, and due diligence support. You should be detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to develop expertise in infrastructure finance while working within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Requirements

2-3 years of experience in investment banking (infrastructure, real estate, or power coverage groups) or 1-2 years in private equity, infrastructure funds, or related buyside roles.
Strong Excel and financial modeling skills with ability to build accurate DCF models, perform sensitivity analyses, and present financial information clearly.
Solid understanding of project finance fundamentals and basic familiarity with debt markets and capital structures.
Exposure to credit support structures and financial arrangements such as guarantees, off-take agreements, or similar mechanisms (comprehensive expertise not required).
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple workstreams while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn new technical concepts.
Excellent communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and presenting information to senior colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Prior exposure to data centers, power generation, renewable energy, or real estate development through transaction experience or portfolio work.
Familiarity with power purchase agreements (PPAs), energy markets, or utility-scale infrastructure.
Basic knowledge of data center economics including power density, capacity planning, and infrastructure requirements.
Understanding of construction budgeting, development timelines, and project management principles.
Experience contributing to closed transactions or project deployments from underwriting through execution.
Exposure to structuring or analyzing multi-party contractual arrangements and complex commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain financial models for data center and energy infrastructure projects by developing DCF analyses, calculating IRR and sensitivity scenarios, and ensuring model accuracy and functionality.
Support due diligence processes for acquisitions and development opportunities by gathering and analyzing data, coordinating with external advisors, and preparing summary findings for senior team members.
Assist in managing individual projects by tracking key milestones, monitoring budget performance, and maintaining project documentation throughout the development lifecycle.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams including development, power diligence, and site selection by participating in working group meetings, gathering information for financial analyses, and communicating project status updates.
Contribute to investment presentations and memos by preparing financial exhibits, summarizing key assumptions, and ensuring materials are accurate and presentation-ready for leadership review.
Monitor portfolio performance by tracking actual results against projections, identifying variances, and preparing reports that highlight key trends and risks.
Maintain organized project files and documentation by creating clear records of financial analyses, diligence findings, and key decisions to support institutional knowledge and audit readiness.
Learn and apply infrastructure finance concepts by developing expertise in project finance structures, debt markets, and data center economics through hands-on project work and mentorship from senior team members.