Associate, Private Equity

LS Power Development • New York, NY

16d • $140,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

LS Power is seeking an Associate to join its Private Equity team based in our NYC office. In this role, you will have the opportunity to actively participate in the investment and portfolio management process for our private equity funds including identifying, diligencing, executing, managing, financing, and monetizing portfolio investments across our core investment verticals including 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
• Have 3-4 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, or management consulting
• Exhibit strong leadership, presentation, and communication skills
• Are a self-starter with the ability to operate effectively with limited supervision in an entrepreneurial organization
• Have a strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Are proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint with strong financial modelling capabilities
• Have 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: Building detailed financial models, Assisting with due diligence, Gathering and analyzing industry data, Assisting with transaction structuring, Compiling internal materials to inform investment decision-making
• Active involvement 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.

Benefits

• We provide our team the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and continue in their career growth.
• We are committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits that include 100% employer paid premium healthcare, paid parental leave and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level