Principal, Digital Infrastructure Private Equity - AIP

BlackRock•New York, NY

1d•$250,000 - $300,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock, is a leading infrastructure investor specializing in investing in, owning, and operating large and complex assets across energy, transport, digital infrastructure, and water and waste management sectors. GIP's platform manages over $189 billion in assets. The firm focuses on real infrastructure assets, proprietary origination, and operational expertise to manage client capital and create positive economic impact. GIP is seeking a Principal to join its Digital Infrastructure Private Equity investment team. This role involves leading the sourcing, evaluation, structuring, negotiation, financing, execution, and monitoring of investments in data centers and other digital infrastructure subsectors for both GIP’s Flagship Fund and the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership (AIP) fund. Principals are responsible for transactions from origination through execution, leading deal teams, engaging with senior management and counterparties, and contributing to portfolio value creation.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in private equity investing and/or investment banking, with a strong preference for prior private equity experience
Deep sector expertise in digital infrastructure, including data centers, with a strong understanding of market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and regulatory considerations
Proven track record of originating, leading, and executing complex transactions
Superior financial modeling, valuation, and risk assessment skills
Demonstrated ability to lead deal teams and manage multiple workstreams independently
Exceptional negotiation, influencing, and communication skills
Strong work ethic, sound judgment, and a high degree of professionalism and integrity
Focus on talent development, with the ability to provide and receive feedback effectively
Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic background

Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end transaction execution, including underwriting, financial modeling, structuring, due diligence, legal documentation, negotiation, and closing.
Identify and mitigate investment risks through deep analytical and sector expertise.
Provide input and direction on critical assumptions, operating, and financing drivers.
Source and identify digital infrastructure investment opportunities, including platform investments, joint ventures, add on acquisitions, and related financings.
Drive investment committee materials and present investment recommendations with clarity, rigor, and conviction.
Monitor and support portfolio companies on strategy, budgeting, capital allocation, corporate development, and exit planning.
Work closely with GIP’s Business Improvement team to identify and execute post‑close value creation and growth initiatives.
Lead and mentor junior team members; build and maintain strong relationships with management teams, boards, advisors, co‑investors, and other industry participants.