Associate, Investments (Energy)

Location

Brookfield Place New York - 225 Liberty Street, 8th Floor

Business – Energy

Brookfield Energy operates one of the world’s largest publicly traded platforms for sustainable energy. Our energy portfolio consists of hydroelectric, wind, utility-scale solar, distributed generation and storage facilities in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Our operating capacity totals over 35,000 megawatts and our development pipeline stands at approximately 200,000 megawatts. Our portfolio of sustainable solutions assets includes our investments in Westinghouse (a leading global nuclear services business) and a utility and independent power producer with operations in the Caribbean and Latin America, as well as both operating assets and a development pipeline of carbon capture and storage capacity, agricultural renewable natural gas and materials recycling.

Brookfield Energy is the flagship listed energy company of Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager with over $1 trillion of assets under management.

To learn more about the Brookfield Energy group, visit https://www.brookfield.com/about-us/capabilities/energy.

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

The Investment Associate role will be based in Brookfield’s New York office and report to the Managing Director, Investments. Brookfield’s Energy group is responsible for investments on behalf of our $20 billion flagship Brookfield Global Transition Fund (BGTF), Brookfield’s publicly listed energy affiliate (BEP/BEPC), as well as energy-related investments across Brookfield’s other strategies including our flagship Infrastructure fund (BIF), AI Infrastructure Fund (BAIIF), and Catalytic Transition Fund (CTF) among others.

Over the past five years, we have deployed more than $30 billion of equity capital globally across acquisitions and development opportunities in renewable power and sustainable solutions. Looking ahead, several global trends continue to positively shape the investment landscape, creating meaningful opportunities to expand our energy and infrastructure portfolios.

In partnership with investment teams across New York and Toronto, the Investment Associate will be an integral contributor to the evaluation and execution of these opportunities across our managed funds and portfolio companies.

The role will support a broad range of growth initiatives, including M&A, project development, strategic partnerships, and other strategic investment opportunities.

Primary responsibilities

• Build financial models, valuation analyses and investment materials to support transaction evaluation and decision-making.
• Conduct company, sector and market research to assess investment theses, trends, risks, value drivers and transaction outcomes.
• Coordinate with internal teams, portfolio companies, operating partners and external advisors in support of due diligence workstreams.
• Support post-investment business planning, value creation and decarbonization initiatives.
• Prepare presentation materials and transaction documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to a disciplined, collaborative and performance-oriented team culture.
• Conduct special projects and other responsibilities, as required.

Key Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in investment banking, infrastructure investing, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Strong financial modeling, valuation and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to independently manage multiple priorities.
• Sound commercial judgment and attention to detail.
• Interest in energy, infrastructure, industrials, and the energy transition; experience in energy, power, infrastructure, industrials, or project finance considered an asset.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be analytical, commercially minded and highly motivated, with a strong interest in investing and the global energy transition. They will bring a disciplined approach to underwriting, a collaborative working style and the ability to contribute effectively in a transaction-oriented environment.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000

Our compensation structure is comprised of a base salary and a short-term incentive program (cash bonus). Cash compensation tends to vary based on geography to account for local market conditions and is set to be market competitive. Compensation decisions are based on a number of factors including relative experience, overall years of experience, industry experience, education and designations.

Equality & Work Environment

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment. We are proud to create a diverse environment and are an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.