Infrastructure Investment Associate – Leveraged Finance/Project Finance/M&A Advisory

Job Description:

Employer:           Deutsche Asset Management

Title:                    Infrastructure Investment Associate – Leveraged Finance/Project Finance/M&A Advisory

Location:             New York

Job Code:            #LI-MB1 #LI-02

About DWS:

Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures – but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change.

Join us at Deutsche Asset Management and you can be part of an industry-leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. You can support our clients, local communities, and the environment.

We’re looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform. As whole markets change, one thing remains clear; our people always work together to capture the opportunities of tomorrow.

As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find investment solutions. Ensuring the best possible foundation for our clients’ financial future. And in return, we’ll give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and work alongside some of the industry’s greatest thought leaders. This is your chance to achieve your goals and lead an extraordinary career.

Team / Division Overview

The Deutsche Asset Management Private Infrastructure business (“DWS Infrastructure”), acquires and manages Debt and Equity investments in businesses that provide essential Infrastructure services in the transport, energy, utilities, digital, circular economy and healthcare sectors.  With investment teams located in Europe and the US, the business has a global footprint and is focused on managing infrastructure portfolios that can meet the needs of institutional investors and private clients worldwide. The division has funds under management of approximately €15 billion.

The US Infrastructure Debt platform currently manages in excess of $7 billion of committed capital through multiple credit funds and separately managed accounts. Since the Platform’s inception in 2014 the investment team has deployed capital into over 300 investments.

Investment Associates on the team are involved in all aspects of the private debt investment process for the credit funds across North America and assist in managing the assets in the funds’ portfolios. The appropriate candidate will have strong financial modelling, accounting & finance, credit analysis, communication, and presentation skills, and will demonstrate an interest in the infrastructure industry and its various subsectors.

Role Details

As an Investment Associate, you will be responsible for:

• 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.

We are looking for:

• Relevant professional experience at an Analyst/Associate level within Project Finance, Leveraged Finance, Infrastructure Finance, Infrastructure Debt, Private Credit, M&A or investment banking advisory, with experience of structuring, underwriting, execution or analysis of loans or other debt financings.
• Demonstrable infrastructure sector experience, including one or more areas such as renewable energy, power, utilities, energy transition, transportation, digital infrastructure/data centres or telecommunications.
• Candidates from M&A or broader advisory backgrounds will be considered where they demonstrate meaningful experience of debt, financing structures and/or capital structure analysis as part of transaction or valuation work.
• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills, including experience of cash-flow modelling, debt sizing, leverage analysis, sensitivity/downside analysis, DCF, IRR/MOIC and/or credit analysis.
• Good understanding of debt and credit fundamentals, including leverage, debt capacity, capital structures, refinancing, financing terms, lender protections and/or credit risk assessment.
• Experience undertaking financial and commercial due diligence on live transactions or investment opportunities, identifying key financial, commercial, credit and downside risks.
• Demonstrable experience supporting live transaction execution and investment decision-making, ideally including preparation of Investment Committee, Credit Committee, lender or equivalent senior decision-making materials and coordination with internal and external advisers.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.
• Educated to Bachelor’s degree level within a related financial subject or with relevant professional experience.

What we’ll offer you:

At Deutsche Asset Management we’re serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves sand it’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded.  You’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle. Whether you’re interested in healthcare, company perks, or are thinking about your retirement plan, there’s something for everyone.

The base salary range for this position in New York is $100,000 to $200,000.  Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications.  Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.

At Deutsche Asset Management, we recognize that our benefit programs have a profound impact on our colleagues. That’s why we are focused on providing benefits and perks that enable our colleagues to live authenti­cally and be their whole selves, at every stage of life. We provide access to physical, emotional, and financial wellness benefits that allow our colleagues to stay financially secure and strike balance between work and home. Click here to learn more!

Our Hybrid Working model is designed to find the right balance between in-person collaboration and engagement in the office, which is core to our working culture, and working from home. Each business group varies on the split between time spent in the office and at home, but this will be discussed and made clear as part of your application and interview process. We will continue to review and evolve our working environments and methods to ensure that we are working in the best way possible for our people.

If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview, or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and your recruitment team will discuss options with you. 

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We at DWS are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that embraces dialogue and diverse views, and treats everyone fairly to drive a high-performance culture. The value we create for our clients and investors is based on our ability to bring together various perspectives from all over the world and from different backgrounds. It is our experience that teams perform better and deliver improved outcomes when they are able to incorporate a wide range of perspectives. We call this #ConnectingTheDots.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Click these links to view Deutsche Bank’s Equal Opportunity Policy Statement and the following notices: EEOC Know Your Rights; Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.