New job Associate - Infrastructure, Power & Renewables in New York

About us

As one of the world's largest independent financial advisory groups, we know that it takes a distinct perspective to make a meaningful difference to our clients’ business and wealth.
Rothschild & Co is a global and family-controlled group. We provide M&A, strategy and financing advice, as well as investment and wealth management solutions to large institutions, families, individuals and governments, worldwide.

Having been at the centre of the world's financial markets for more than 200 years we can rely on an unrivalled global network of more than 3,800 talented employees and a track-record of outstanding execution with 50 offices around the world.

Our integrated global network of trusted professionals and decision makers around the world provide in-depth market intelligence, meaning we can be closer to current issues than any other global financial institution in our core markets.

It is this scale, local knowledge and intellectual capital that allow us to provide a distinct perspective and effective long-term solutions for our partners.

Rothschild & Co Infrastructure, Power & Renewables group

We have a market leading business that provides fully integrated M&A and debt advisory services to our global clients across the infrastructure, transportation, power, renewables and utility sectors. We have almost 100 investment bankers in Europe, the Americas and APAC focused on these sectors, with the majority of our professionals based in Europe today. In 2020, Rothschild & Co was ranked first in the European M&A League Tables for Infrastructure deals, and within the top 10 in the North American M&A League Tables for Infrastructure deals.

Overview of Role

The North American Infrastructure, Power & Renewables group is looking for an experienced Associate to work closely within the team to deliver high quality M&A and debt advisory services to a range of our clients. The Associate will have the opportunity to support and lead a broad range of transactions with significant direct client interaction and deal management responsibilities from the start. This is a role with a significant growth opportunity for a highly professional team-oriented individual, who has the dedication and enthusiasm to help successfully develop our franchise.

Given the global nature of our firm and broad reach of our M&A practice, this role will involve working collaboratively with colleagues across North America from other industry coverage teams and globally on international / cross-border projects. Rothschild & Co is looking for long-term team players who will thrive in a work environment that combines the stability of our 200 year heritage together with the dynamic growth we are building in North America.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day execution of multiple M&A and project finance transactions across the North American infrastructure, transportation, power, renewables and utility sectors, working with different project teams simultaneously on all aspects of transactions

• Oversight and management of junior members of deal teams, including proactive live training of critical skills and checking of work product prepared by such junior team members

• Conduct and manage extensive quantitative and qualitative economic, industry, credit and company research and analysis

• Conduct and manage detailed financial modeling and valuation analyses focused on combined infrastructure discounted cash flow and project financing models, including modeling three-statement integrated financial models and associated valuation outputs/sensitivities

• Spearhead analysis of broad range of corporate finance transactions for reviewing strategic alternatives, optimal capital structure, acquisitions, mergers and capital market’s events

• Draft client pitches and marketing materials including acquisitions, disposals, mergers, debt structuring and refinancing/restructuring alternatives, as well as associated internal documentation through coordination with internal and external resources

• Attend client meetings, industry conferences, and external training sessions

• Adhere to all compliance regulations and confidentiality policies

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

Experience, Skills and Competencies Required

• Prior experience of the above-referenced work in a similar role within a major investment banking firm or commercial bank

• Exceptional analytical, quantitative and communication skills

• Experience developing financial models and valuations, analyzing financial statements and related data to assess historical financial performance and future outlook for client companies and prospects

• Knowledge of the relevant financial and regulatory environments that surrounds M&A

• Significant M&A and/or project financing deal execution experience within the North American infrastructure, transportation, power, renewables and utility sectors

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, balancing different responsibilities and priorities

• Ability to build a strong working environment within the team, across lines of business and across different geographies

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)

Rothschild & Co North America is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Disabled/Veterans

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