Vice President, GIP Mid-Market Funds

BlackRock•Greenwich, CT

23h•$180,000 - $245,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock, is a leading infrastructure investor that specializes in investing in, owning and operating some of the largest and most complex assets across the energy, transport, digital infrastructure and water and waste management sectors. In October 2024, BlackRock completed the acquisition of GIP, positioning GIP to continue to capitalize on the long-term structural trends driving infrastructure growth. GIP’s scaled platform has over $189 billion in assets under management. We believe that our focus on real infrastructure assets, combined with our deep proprietary origination network and comprehensive operational expertise, enables us to be responsible stewards of our clients’ capital and create positive economic impact for communities. GIP is seeking to hire a Vice President to join the GIP Mid-Market Funds investment team. You will evaluate and execute investment opportunities across energy, digital, transportation, waste & water sectors globally. You will be responsible for analyzing company materials, providing key insights into the economic impact of infrastructure investments, developing an investment thesis across emerging technologies, and forecasting financial performance of prospective investments. You are an integral part of the due diligence process, managing third party advisors, reviewing proprietary financial models, arranging debt financing, and supporting negotiation of commercial and legal contracts. You will work closely with Analysts and Associates to develop the team and provide guidance as they support the investment process. More specifically, you will actively oversee and provide direction on new platform investments, add-on investments, divestitures and related financings, including but not limited to the following: Evaluating new investment opportunities, ranging from market assessment, to competitive positioning, to initial underwriting and deal structuring; Due diligence on active deals, including business diligence, risk underwriting, and managing external advisors; Collaborating with the team on building robust, flexible financial models to support deal underwriting and deal structuring efforts; Providing guidance and support for transaction negotiations; and Overseeing the hands-on support to portfolio companies.

Requirements

6+ years of investment banking or private equity experience
Strong background in finance and economics
Experience in private equity principal investing
Superior analytical, financial modeling, and accounting skills
Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Focus on talent development, with the ability to receive and deliver feedback well
High level of professionalism, collaboration, and self-awareness
Bachelor’s degree with strong GPA from a leading university

Nice To Haves

Team-oriented, highly motivated, and entrepreneurial
Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and creativity
Strives for excellence
Displays high integrity, professional maturity, and good judgment

Responsibilities

Evaluate and execute investment opportunities across energy, digital, transportation, waste & water sectors globally.
Analyze company materials and provide key insights into the economic impact of infrastructure investments.
Develop an investment thesis across emerging technologies.
Forecast financial performance of prospective investments.
Manage third-party advisors during the due diligence process.
Review proprietary financial models.
Arrange debt financing.
Support negotiation of commercial and legal contracts.
Provide guidance and mentorship to Analysts and Associates.
Oversee and provide direction on new platform investments, add-on investments, divestitures and related financings.
Evaluate new investment opportunities, from market assessment to competitive positioning to initial underwriting and deal structuring.
Conduct due diligence on active deals, including business diligence, risk underwriting, and managing external advisors.
Collaborate with the team on building robust, flexible financial models to support deal underwriting and deal structuring efforts.
Provide guidance and support for transaction negotiations.
Oversee hands-on support to portfolio companies.