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Associate – Investments

BlackRock | London, UK

Job Summary

Responsibilities of project and financial modelling, deal assessment and execution, development and review of due diligence reports, market research, portfolio monitoring, and general analytics. 2+ years of investment banking, venture capital or private equity related experience.

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Background

Temasek and BlackRock, Inc have announced the establishment of a joint venture called Decarbonization Partners that will invest in the next generation of innovative decarbonisation solutions and businesses to accelerate global efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. This partnership represents an extension of Temasek and BlackRock’s commitment to sustainability, a core tenet of each firms’ forward strategies. This joint venture has the goal of democratising net zero investing and establishing decarbonisation and climate solutions as a new asset class.

Decarbonization Partners will launch its initial fund and focus on next generation renewables and mobility including emerging fuel sources, grid solutions, battery storage, and EV / AV technologies. Subsequently, the fund will evaluate frontier decarbonisation sectors including carbon capture & storage, industrial applications, the built environment and manufacturing.

Decarbonization Partners will deploy late-stage venture and growth equity capital across multi-stage investments. Early stage and growth companies in addition to incumbents with decarbonisation potential will be targeted. This will allow the fund to provide flexible capital solutions across the cycle to scale businesses, platforms, and solutions driving emissions change.

Job Summary

BlackRock has an opportunity for a highly motivated and qualified candidate to join this newly established team. The role will give the candidate significant investment exposure on projects/deals across a wide range of sectors and geographies.

The individual will work with an experienced senior team in a collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment. The role will have the responsibilities of project and financial modelling, deal assessment and execution, development and review of due diligence reports, market research, portfolio monitoring, and general analytics. The individual will also assist senior investment colleagues in preparing presentations and pitch books, cash flow analysis, researching, and report writing.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop and run financial models to analyse investment opportunities
* Work with the investment team to assess and execute project investments. This will include conducting due diligence, financial review and modelling, valuation, preparation of presentation material for investment committees, transaction execution, value creation and monitoring
* Synthesise all due diligence findings into investment memorandums and presentations
* Perform market research, including research on potential investments, industries and competitors
* Develop and conduct quarterly internal portfolio valuation and assist with portfolio reports and analytics for internal and external use
* Support senior investment colleagues on range of high priority initiatives and projects

Experience & Skills:

* CFA, CAIA, or advanced degree is helpful
* 2-5 years of investment banking, venture capital or private equity related experience
* Strong understanding of private market investments
* Highly numerate, with solid financial modelling and evaluation skills
* Experience of undertaking due diligence processes and reviewing finance and legal documentation is a plus
* Self-starter with entrepreneurial approach
* Ability to work independently while also participating collaboratively as part of a team
* Solid project management skills; able to manage workload effectively and deliver quality work on schedule
* Strong presentation skills as well as strong oral and written communications skills
* Team-oriented. Enthusiasm and commitment to working in a friendly, entrepreneurial, team environment. Culture fit is critical

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• Min Experience: 2 years