Associate, Private Equity

LS Power Development, LLC•New York, NY

7d•$140,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

LS Power is seeking an Associate to join its Private Equity team based in its NYC office. In this role, you will have the opportunity to actively participate in the investment and portfolio management process for its private equity funds. This includes identifying, diligencing, executing, managing, financing, and monetizing portfolio investments across core investment verticals such as conventional generation, renewable generation, distributed energy resources, renewable fuels, and related platforms and businesses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, economics, business, engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university
3-4 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, or management consulting
Strong leadership, presentation, and communication skills
Self-starter with the ability to operate effectively with limited supervision in an entrepreneurial organization
Strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint with strong financial modelling capabilities
Excellent quantitative and analytical skills and in-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles

Nice To Haves

Experience across the full lifecycle of a transaction (i.e. screening, development of investment thesis, due diligence, negotiation of terms, closing) preferred
Familiarity with US Power markets preferred

Responsibilities

Support execution of investment, financing, and monetization activities, including building detailed financial models, assisting with due diligence, gathering and analyzing industry data, assisting with transaction structuring, and compiling internal materials to inform investment decision-making.
Actively participate in the execution of various financing activities to support acquisitions, refinancings, and/or development through products including term loans, fixed rate notes, bonds, and tax equity.
Develop presentation materials for various audiences such as investment committee memos, rating agency presentations, and marketing materials.
Inform internal views on new subsectors and technologies through fundamental economic modeling, market sizing, industry research, and company diligence.
Work with LS Power subject matter teams across a wide range of disciplines, including energy marketing / trading, asset management, environmental, legal, tax, and accounting.
Work with LS Power portfolio companies on key initiatives including financings, development, tack-on acquisitions, and monetization opportunities.