About this rolePosition Title: Vice President, GIP Mid-Market Funds "GMF"
Location: Greenwich, CT
Overview: Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a spart of BlackRock, is a leading infrastructure investor that specializes in investing in, owning and operating some of the largest and most complex assets across the energy, transport, digital infrastructure and water and waste management sectors. In October 2024, BlackRock completed the acquisition of GIP, positioning GIP to continue to capitalize on the long-term structural trends driving infrastructure growth.
GIP's scaled platform has over $189 billion in assets under management. We believe that our focus on real infrastructure assets, combined with our deep proprietary origination network and comprehensive operational expertise, enables us to be responsible stewards of our clients' capital and create positive economic impact for communities.
Position Summary: GIP is seeking to hire a Vice President to join the GIP Mid-Market Funds investment team. You will evaluate and execute investment opportunities across energy, digital, transportation, waste & water sectors globally. You will be responsible for analyzing company materials, providing key insights into the economic impact of infrastructure investments, developing an investment thesis across emerging technologies, and forecasting financial performance of prospective investments. You are an integral part of the due diligence process, managing third party advisors, reviewing proprietary financial models, arranging debt financing, and supporting negotiation of commercial and legal contracts. You will work closely with Analysts and Associates to develop the team and provide guidance as they support the investment process.
More specifically, you will actively oversee and provide direction on new platform investments, add-on investments, divestitures and related financings, including but not limited to the following:
- Evaluating new investment opportunities, ranging from market assessment, to competitive positioning, to initial underwriting and deal structuring;
- Due diligence on active deals, including business diligence, risk underwriting, and managing external advisors;
- Collaborating with the team on building robust, flexible financial models to support deal underwriting and deal structuring efforts;
- Providing guidance and support for transaction negotiations; and
- Overseeing the hands-on support to portfolio companies.
Qualifications: Team-oriented, highly motivated, and entrepreneurial, demonstrates intellectual curiosity and creativity, strives for excellence, and displays high integrity, professional maturity, and good judgment. Successful candidates will have:
- 6+ years of investment banking or private equity experience;
- Strong background in finance and economics;
- Experience in private equity principal investing
- Superior analytical, financial modeling, and accounting skills;
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail;
- Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Focus on talent development, with the ability to receive and deliver feedback well
- High level of professionalism, collaboration, and self-awareness; and
- Bachelor's degree with strong GPA from a leading university.
For Greenwich, CT Only the salary range for this position is USD$180,000.00 - USD$245,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.
Our benefitsTo help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work modelBlackRock's hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person - aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
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