Associate, Infrastructure

About ESR

ESR is a prominent Asia-Pacific real asset owner and manager specializing in logistics real estate, data centers, and energy infrastructure that underpin the digital economy and supply chain. With an integrated platform for real asset fund management and development, they aim to create growth opportunities and value for their global investors. Their services span Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Greater China, Southeast Asia, India, and Europe.

Role Overview

The Associate position within the Infrastructure team involves supporting the sourcing, execution, and management of infrastructure investments. The role includes engaging in financial modeling, due diligence, and managing key stakeholder relationships including investors, advisors, and portfolio companies. Intellectual curiosity, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in managing complex transactions from start to finish are essential. Additionally, mentoring junior staff and contributing to team growth are part of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new infrastructure investment opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry participants, advisors, and intermediaries to generate deal flow.
• Prepare detailed investment memorandums, presentations, and recommendations for the Investment Committee.
• Lead financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence activities; support deal structuring and negotiation.
• Conduct thorough due diligence across financial, tax, technical, legal, and commercial areas, coordinating with external advisors.
• Analyze market trends, regulatory developments, and macroeconomic factors affecting investments.
• Monitor and evaluate portfolio asset performance; develop and implement value creation plans.
• Collaborate with portfolio company management to identify opportunities for operational and strategic advancements.
• Contribute to asset management decisions such as refinancing, divestments, and exit strategies.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members on financial modeling, analysis, and project execution.
• Foster collaboration and maintain a high-performance team atmosphere.
• Engage in industry events and investor meetings and assist in fundraising activities including preparation of materials and responding to investor inquiries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Advanced qualifications such as an MBA, MSc, CFA, or CAIA are advantageous.
• Between 3 to 5 years of experience in infrastructure investment, private equity, or investment banking at reputable organizations.
• Strong financial modeling expertise and familiarity with valuation methods including DCF, LBO, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions.
• Hands-on experience managing infrastructure deals, including due diligence, deal structuring, and execution.
• Comprehensive understanding of the infrastructure sector with awareness of its regulatory and macroeconomic environments.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint, capable of creating and auditing complex financial models.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, able to synthesize complex information to inform sound investment decisions.
• Effective communication and presentation skills suited for senior stakeholder engagement.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities, comfortable handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Personal attributes including being results-oriented with keen attention to detail, proactive and resourceful, independent yet collaborative, and a strong learner able to perform under pressure.

Perks and Benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning from the outset.
• An environment fostering confidence building and laying foundations for long-term success.
• Support for professional growth whether starting a career or assuming leadership responsibilities.
• Commitment to core values: integrity, teamwork, and sustainable long-term growth focus.

Company Values and Culture

ESR's culture emphasizes integrity, accountability, and transparency, embodying the principle of doing the right thing. They champion teamwork and collective success across departments to meet ambitions through collaboration. Their vision extends beyond immediate results to long-lasting performance and sustainable growth.