Infrastructure Investment Associate – Debt/Financing

DWS Group • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

DWS is an industry-leading firm with a global presence, focused on innovation, responsible investing, and making change. They support clients, local communities, and the environment, seeking creative thinkers and innovators. As investors, their role is to find investment solutions for clients' financial futures, while providing support and a platform for employees to develop new skills and make an impact. The DWS Private Infrastructure business ("DWS Infrastructure") acquires and manages Debt and Equity investments in businesses providing essential Infrastructure services across transport, energy, utilities, digital, circular economy, and healthcare sectors. With investment teams in Europe and the US, it has a global footprint, managing infrastructure portfolios for institutional and private clients worldwide, with approximately €15 billion in funds under management. The US Infrastructure Debt platform manages over $5 billion of committed capital through multiple credit funds and separately managed accounts, having deployed capital into over 170 investments since 2014. Investment Associates are involved in all aspects of the private debt investment process for credit funds across North America and assist in managing portfolio assets. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modelling, accounting & finance, credit analysis, communication, and presentation skills, along with an interest in the infrastructure industry.

Requirements

• Previous experience in either M&A, Leveraged Finance, Project Finance with demonstratable skills in Debt/Financing of assets across Infrastructure, Industrials, Natural Resources, Energy or Digital Infrastructure sectors.
• An understanding of the full investment life cycle from origination and acquisition to the asset management of investments
• Strong credit analysis and financial modelling skills
• Educated to Bachelor’s degree level within a related financial subject or with relevant professional experience
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and strong project management skills

Responsibilities

• Closely involved in all phases on the investment process from origination, financial modelling, due diligence, and investment memorandum preparation and presentation.
• Building, reviewing, and updating financial models to support with investment appraisal and valuation analysis/credit analysis
• Taking on asset management responsibilities with respect to investments under management, with a view of maximizing the performance of such investments.
• Working with the investor marketing teams to develop marketing materials and assisting with fundraising endeavors as the business continues to actively market its future funds
• Conducting due diligence on debt investment opportunities (Technical, Commercial, Financial, Insurance and Legal/Tax)
• Liaison with investment bankers, lawyers, tax specialists and other experts to facilitate the due diligence process, both internally and externally
• Performing internal rating and ESG assessments of investment opportunities
• Assistance in the preparation and presentation of Investment Committee papers
• Monitoring and ongoing reporting performance of portfolio assets

Benefits

• access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle.
• healthcare
• company perks
• retirement plan
• physical, emotional, and financial wellness benefits
• benefits and perks that enable our colleagues to live authentically and be their whole selves, at every stage of life.
• access to physical, emotional, and financial wellness benefits that allow our colleagues to stay financially secure and strike balance between work and home.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees