Associate - Investment Management - Infrastructure

About this role As an Investment Associate, you will be responsible for supporting infrastructure equity investments across APAC region . In this role, you will provide critical support across all aspects of the investment lifecycle including: Financial Analysis: You will undertake the evaluation of new infrastructure equity investment opportunities, including performing complex financial modelling, valuation and sensitivity analysis. Due diligence: You will support the team conducting thorough due diligence, including commercial, operational, financial / tax and legal reviews , q uantification of commercial risks through sensitivity analysis and stress testing under various assumptions. Investment m emos: You will assist in the preparation of investment memos, presentations, and reports to support decision-making processes. This includes research and analysis of market trends, industry developments and macroeconomic factors that may impact investment performance. Deal execution: You will provide support during the deal execution process, including documentation and coordination with advisors Portfolio m anagement: You will assist in the ongoing monitoring of portfolio assets (including supporting management teams) and conduct routine valuation activities Investor r elations: You will support the preparation of investor presentations, quarterly updates and annual reports Required Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in investment banking, corporate advisory , private equity or infrastructure investments Previous experience working on infrastructure investments ( e.g. energy / renewables, transportation, utilities, digital) is highly desirable Strong financial modelling skills (including an ability to model complex capital structures associated with infrastructure business) as well as experience with various valuation techniques (DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions) Strong attention to detail with the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Strong familiarity with VBA is highly desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Business Japanese language skills required as this role includes direct engagement with clients and third party locally in Japan. Our benefits To 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 model BlackRock’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. About BlackRock At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress. This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environme ... (truncated, view full listing at source)