At a Glance
- Tasks: Identify and evaluate investment opportunities in the energy transition sector.
- Company: Join a leading global private equity firm with a focus on sustainable investments.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and international exposure.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth in a dynamic sector.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative team driving change in energy and infrastructure.
- Qualifications: 2-4 years of relevant experience and strong financial analysis skills.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
Madison Hunt is working with an established global private equity firm seeking to add an Investment Associate to its specialist Energy Transition investment team in London. Operating within a broader large-cap investment platform, the team invests in businesses and asset-backed opportunities positioned to benefit from the long-term transformation of energy and industrial systems. Its remit spans areas such as cleaner energy, electrification, infrastructure modernisation, environmental solutions and the more efficient use of resources.
The strategy combines specialist sector knowledge with the capital, international reach and institutional value-creation capabilities of a major private equity firm. It seeks to support high-quality management teams in accelerating growth, expanding internationally and building market-leading businesses.
The Role
The successful candidate will work across the full investment lifecycle, with responsibilities including:
- Identifying and evaluating new investment opportunities
- Supporting the development of sector perspectives and investment theses
- Undertaking detailed financial, commercial and market analysis
- Building and reviewing financial models
- Supporting due diligence, transaction structuring and execution
- Preparing investment committee materials
- Coordinating with management teams, advisers and internal specialists
- Working alongside portfolio company leadership on strategic and value-creation initiatives
- Monitoring company performance and supporting follow-on investments and exit planning
Candidate Profile
Candidates are expected to have:
- Approximately two to four years of relevant professional experience
- Must ideally have a European language (French, Italian, German, Spanish or Nordics)
- Training from a leading investment bank, private equity firm, infrastructure investor or similarly rigorous investment environment
- Strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical capabilities
- Experience supporting complex M&A or principal investment transactions
- A clear interest in energy transition and the structural changes taking place across energy, infrastructure and industry
- Strong commercial judgement and the ability to assess different business models
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A collaborative, intellectually curious and entrepreneurial approach
- Prior energy-transition experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
This is an opportunity to join a specialist investment strategy at an important stage of its development while benefiting from the resources, investment discipline and international capabilities of a leading global private equity platform.
Investment Associate - Energy Transition employer: Madison Hunt
Madison Hunt is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London, where innovation meets opportunity. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the firm provides its team members with the chance to lead high-stakes transactions in the rapidly evolving infrastructure sector, all while enjoying a collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives. The firm's commitment to sustainability and investment in renewable energy further enhances its appeal, making it a rewarding place for professionals seeking meaningful contributions to impactful projects.
