Infrastructure Debt Advisory Associate

Position Overview:

As an Investment Banking Associate in Jefferies’ Infrastructure Debt Advisory team, you will work on high-impact, large-scale infrastructure projects across sectors like energy, transportation, utilities, telecom, and renewables. This role requires a deep understanding of infrastructure finance, project finance, and financial modeling, along with a commitment to fostering client relationships and driving complex deals from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities:

Deal Structuring & Execution:

• Assist in structuring, negotiating, and executing transactions, including debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), and other advisory services related to infrastructure assets.
• Prepare financial models, valuations, and detailed financial analyses to support deal structuring.
• Conduct risk analysis and assess capital structures to provide insights into deal feasibility.

Client Relationship Management:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, institutional investors, government entities, and infrastructure-focused private equity firms.
• Act as a primary point of contact, coordinating between clients and internal teams to ensure smooth transaction progression and delivery.
• Present financing solutions, market insights, and updates to clients and support senior bankers in managing client expectations.

Research & Market Analysis:

• Perform in-depth industry research, including competitive landscape, regulatory impacts, and sector-specific trends in the infrastructure and project finance sectors.
• Analyze market conditions, identify potential deal opportunities, and provide insights on strategic direction for Jefferies and our clients.

Financial Modeling & Analysis:

• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support transaction due diligence and valuation analysis.
• Perform sensitivity analyses and scenario modeling to gauge financial viability and assess various financing options.
• Provide detailed quantitative support for pricing discussions, credit reviews, and financial proposals.

Documentation & Due Diligence:

• Assist in preparing investment memoranda, term sheets, presentations, and other documents for internal approval and client presentations.
• Support the due diligence process, including legal, financial, and technical aspects of potential deals, in collaboration with third-party advisors and internal compliance teams.

Team Collaboration & Mentorship:

• Collaborate with junior analysts, providing guidance and oversight on modeling, data analysis, and research tasks.
• Work closely with senior bankers and other divisions to ensure alignment and knowledge sharing across the team.
• Contribute to a high-performance culture, focusing on excellence, innovation, and client-first values.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field (including Mathematics, Engineering, sciences). CFA qualification preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in investment banking, project finance, infrastructure finance, or a similar role within a top-tier financial institution or advisory firm.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure sectors, including renewable energy, transportation, telecom, utilities, or related fields.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and analytical frameworks for project finance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial concepts to clients and senior management effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and clients in a fast-paced environment, with keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Bloomberg; familiarity with financial databases and tools such as Capital IQ, FactSet, or similar.