Associate Manager - Research

This is an Asset Management Role wherein the Analyst will work alongside the Deal Team of a Global Asset Manager supporting on Infrastructure Debt investments made by taking exposure in loans/bonds securities, and/or direct and co-investments in Infrastructure Projects across the U.S., Europe, LATAM and APAC regions; and across sectors (energy, renewables, power, telecom, social infra, roadways, airports) This position is a part of Credit Research Team.

https://www.sutherlandglobal.com/transformation/sutherland-labs/market-intelligence-and-research

• Build and Maintain Project Models: Maintain the Underwriting Models and/or do the required modifications to build out scenarios to capture risk factors (e.g. O&M costs, production availability, credit rating, and macro economic variables) and perform model sensitivities at asset level to facilitate asset management decisions
• Preparation and Update of Investment Memos: Drafting of Investment Memos covering Transaction Brief and Investment overview, Key Risks and Mitigants, Financial Commentary on financials and operating matrices and credit metrics including covenant compliances. Present the New Deals and periodic update to Investment Committee.
• Maintain Portfolio Monitoring: Preparation of periodic Investment review for the invested portfolio covering financial, operational and compliance aspects, capturing key risks and mitigants
• Track news/events/third parties research reports relating to Infra Debt portfolio and prepare summaries

To succeed in this position, you must have:

• 3-5 years of experience working in the project finance team of a top-tier investment or commercial bank or specialist advisor, an asset manager investing in energy or infrastructure, or a renewable energy developer with sizable project portfolio
• Excellent Financial modeling skills and ability to build out 3-statement forecasted models including Revenue Models, Cost Models, Debt Waterfall and Leverage Analysis
• Excellent presentation skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
• Strong quantitative skills and attention to detail
• Good time management and demonstrated ability to perform under time pressure and to prioritize to handle multiple assignments
• MBA or equivalent in Finance /CFA/CA