Associate Roles London, England

Actis

Full Time London, England 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today

Job description

Actis is a leading global investor in sustainable infrastructure. We deliver consistent, competitive returns, responsibly, through insights gained from trusted relationships, local knowledge and deep sector expertise. Founded in 2004, we have an unparalleled heritage in growth markets, set within a culture of active ownership. We have raised US$25bn since inception and employ over 300 people, including a team of c. 130 investment professionals, working across 18 offices globally. Our investors' capital is at work in c. 100 companies around the world, employing over 120,000 people.

Actis is proud to actively and positively grow the value of those companies in which it invests and in so doing contribute to broader society, and the firm employs Responsible Investment teams that are dedicated to implementing best practices from an Environmental, Social and Governance perspective with each of its investments.

Actis is a signatory to the United Nations backed Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI), an investor initiative developed by the UNEP FI and the UN Global Compact. The firm has been awarded the highest rating score, A* for the fourth consecutive year in the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) independent assessment. Actis was recently named 2020 Private Equity Manager of the Year and also won the 2020 climate change impact project/investment of the year both by Environmental Finance.

Our core values are:

Accountability
Collaboration
Transparency
Inclusion
Sustainability

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Purpose of Role

Working as a key member in one of our Actis investment teams, the Associate Role supports on all stages of the investment cycle. This is a hands-on role and requires an understanding, background and genuine desire to drive best in class performance. Associates work on all deal related activities, including financial modelling, investment analysis and preparing investment committee presentations etc. and assist a deal leader in all aspects of transaction origination, execution and asset management. This is permanent role with potential career progression in Actis subject to performance.

Role Remit

Working within an investment team to ensure the greatest impact on value for Actis and its’ investors. Assignments include:

Origination and Deal Execution
Support sector mapping to expand pipeline of deal opportunities
Create financial models to evaluate investment opportunities
Conduct due diligence in support of transactions under the direction of the senior investment team including, but not limited to, market and financial and technical due diligence.
Prepare project documentation including screening memos, investment committee memos and updates under the supervision of investment manager
Identify areas of transaction risk and potential mitigation strategies, as part of the deal team
Summarise, interpret and present material in an accurate and convincing manner to a deal team and Investment Committee
Assist investment manager in all matter related to the deal closing, including deal documentation, finance documentation and structuring. Actively contribute to sector initiatives, become knowledge base of sector insight and expertise

Portfolio Management

Assist the investment manager with portfolio/asset management of assigned project(s), including initiatives such as debt financing, operational improvement initiatives, management recruitment, and exit planning
Prepare quarterly investment reports and valuation reports for projects for review of investment manager
Actively contribute to sector initiatives, become knowledge base of sector insight and expertise

Other

Work in partnership with global specialists (e.g. Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) and sector teams
Additional activities include participation in Actis wide projects or initiatives (where participation is valued) and building effective networks with peers

Knowledge

Experience within a private equity firm, investment bank, or top tier management consulting environment at Associate level
Interest and/or exposure to investments in hard assets
English language written and oral skills
MBA from a top business school /Qualified Chartered Accountant beneficial but not mandatory

Skills/Competencies

Strong analytical skills, including financial modelling, valuation
Proactive, self-starter; ability to conduct detailed sector analysis with limited supervision
Highly organised and focused
Project management and ability to drive initiatives through to completion
Excellent research, writing and communication skills
Collaborate effectively with others, including senior managers and external parties
Strategic, analytic and numeric thinking capability
Strong communicator with an ability to influence others in a positive way

Personal attributes