Associate - Infrastructure Debt Advisory

Job Title:Debt Advisory Investment Banking Associate
Location:Jefferies London UK
Department:Investment Banking PUI Investment Banking

About Jefferies:
Jefferies is a leading global investment bank with a diverse portfolio of services spanning across investment banking equities fixed income asset management and wealth management. With a reputation for delivering creative solutions in complex sectors Jefferies serves a wide range of clients including corporations institutions and governments. Our London office is central to our European operations and plays a key role in executing large and innovative deals across sectors particularly in the Infrastructure Finance division.

Position Overview:

As an Investment Banking Associatein Jefferies Infrastructure Debt Advisory team you will work on highimpact largescale infrastructure projects across sectors like energy transportation utilities telecom and renewables. This role requires a deep understanding of infrastructure finance project finance and financial modeling along with a commitment to fostering client relationships and driving complex deals from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Deal Structuring & :
   • Assist in structuring negotiating and executing transactions including debt and equity financing mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and other advisory services related to infrastructure assets.
   • Prepare financial models valuations and detailed financial analyses to support deal structuring.
   • Conduct risk analysis and assess capital structures to provide insights into deal feasibility.
2. Client Relationship Management:
   • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients institutional investors government entities and infrastructurefocused private equity firms.
   • Act as a primary point of contact coordinating between clients and internal teams to ensure smooth transaction progression and delivery.
   • Present financing solutions market insights and updates to clients and support senior bankers in managing client expectations.
3. Research & Market Analysis:
   • Perform indepth industry research including competitive landscape regulatory impacts and sectorspecific trends in the infrastructure and project finance sectors.
   • Analyze market conditions identify potential deal opportunities and provide insights on strategic direction for Jefferies and our clients.
4. Financial Modeling & Analysis:
   • Develop and maintain robust financial models to support transaction due diligence and valuation analysis.
   • Perform sensitivity analyses and scenario modeling to gauge financial viability and assess various financing options.
   • Provide detailed quantitative support for pricing discussions credit reviews and financial proposals.
5. Documentation & Due Diligence:
   • Assist in preparing investment memoranda term sheets presentations and other documents for internal approval and client presentations.
   • Support the due diligence process including legal financial and technical aspects of potential deals in collaboration with thirdparty advisors and internal compliance teams.
6. Team Collaboration & Mentorship:
   • Collaborate with junior analysts providing guidance and oversight on modeling data analysis and research tasks.
   • Work closely with senior bankers and other divisions to ensure alignment and knowledge sharing across the team.
   • Contribute to a highperformance culture focusing on excellence innovation and clientfirst values.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Business Administration or a related field (including Mathematics Engineering sciences). CFA qualification preferred.
• 3 years of experiencein investment banking project finance infrastructure finance or a similar role within a toptier financial institution or advisory firm.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure sectors including renewable energy transportation telecom utilities or related fields.
• Proficiency in financial modeling valuation techniques and analytical frameworks for project finance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex financial concepts to clients and senior management effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and clients in a fastpaced environment with keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to problemsolving.
• Advanced skills in Excel PowerPoint and Bloomberg; familiarity with financial databases and tools such as Capital IQ FactSet or similar.