Infrastructure & Power Associate

About Us
 

Rothschild & Co is a leading global financial services group with seven generations of family control and a history of over 200 years at the centre of the world's financial markets.

Our expertise, intellectual capital and global network enable us to provide a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients, communities and planet.

We have 4,600 talented specialists on the ground in over 40 countries around the world, enabling us to deliver a unique global perspective across four market-leading business divisions – Global Advisory, Wealth Management, Asset Management and Five Arrows.

As a family-controlled business built on relationships, we place a huge emphasis on our people and finding the right colleagues to take our business forward.

Rothschild & Co is committed to an inclusive and supportive environment where different perspectives are valued. We are focused on the attraction and recruitment, development and retention and progression of high calibre talent to ensure we and our clients benefit from the value of difference.

Job Title: Associate (m/w/d)

Division: Global Advisory – Infrastructure & Power

Location: Frankfurt am Main

Rothschild & Co

Rothschild & Co is one of the world's largest independent financial advisory groups. We offer a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients’ business and wealth.

With a team of 4,900 talented financial services specialists on the ground in 50 countries across the world, we provide independent advice on M&A, strategy and financing, as well as investment and wealth management solutions to large institutions, families, individuals and governments. As a family-controlled business that has been at the centre of the world’s financial markets for over 200 years, we can rely on an unrivalled network of specialists and are known for our track-record of outstanding execution in financial services.

Global Advisory

An informed and impartial perspective to help our clients reach their goals through the design and execution of strategic M&A and financing solutions.

We provide impartial, expert advice to large and mid-sized corporations, private equity, families and entrepreneurs, and governments. We design and execute strategic M&A and financing solutions for our clients and act as a trusted partner, taking a long-term and independent view on the challenges, they face.

Our deep understanding of financial markets, the high volume of transactions we advise on, and our unrivalled network of industry and financing specialists in over 40 countries, provide clients with a comprehensive perspective to achieve their strategic goals.

Our distinct perspective allows us to achieve outstanding results for our clients and act as their most trusted advisers over the long term. 

Overview of Role

Within Global Advisory, our Infrastructure & Power team advises corporates, funds, developers and governments across the energy, transport, utilities, renewables and digital infrastructure sectors on M&A, financing, project finance and strategic matters.

Responsibilities

- Work on several transactions and with multiple project teams simultaneously on all critical aspects of transactions, ranging from client development and initial opportunity evaluation to transaction strategy and execution

- Lead in the preparation of financial and economic analyses and models required for the evaluation and completion of such transactions, as well as client presentations, information memoranda and transaction documents

- Seek to identify new business opportunities for Rothschild & Co Global Advisory and new ideas for our clients that advance their strategic objectives

- Modelling and/or supervising financial valuations, including for infrastructure and energy assets, e.g. DCF(E), LBO, multiples

- Preparation and coordination of due diligence process

- Transaction structuring

- Analysing project finance structures, concessions and regulated asset frameworks relevant to infrastructure transactions

- Co-ordinating 3rd party advisors

- Supporting coverage effort and attending marketing meetings

- Building infrastructure sector expertise and market knowledge

Education and Qualifications

- Strong academic background in a relevant field, e.g., Business Administration or Finance

Experience, Skills and Competencies Required

- Three to five years of work experience in an advisory, investment banking or private equity role, ideally with exposure to the infrastructure, energy or project finance sectors, with a demonstrable track record of success in transaction execution

- Proven quantitative and analytical skills to develop financial models and valuations with a deep understanding of financial statement analysis

- Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills

- Ability to navigate in an international firm

- Proficient technical skills, especially advanced knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint

- Fluent German and English, both oral and written

- Highly motivated and results-orientated, committed to quality

- Professional appearance and hardworking

- Ability to provide direction and leadership in order to build a strong team environment and to build effective relationships with individuals and teams across different geographies, sectors and products

- Thrives in an international environment

- Performs under time constraints

- Ability to build long-term, professional relationships that add value for the client and support the expansion of the business

- Experience in leading client presentations, managing projects and the execution of transactions

 What we offer

- The opportunity to work on exciting and challenging transactions

- A motivated and experienced team of experts

- Competitive compensation and attractive benefits

- An inspiring environment that fosters personal and professional growth

Please attach your CV, A-levels and university degree as well as references from previous employments and internships.

Rothschild & Co Deutschland GmbH

Börsenstraße 2-4

60313 Frankfurt am Main

Germany

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