Principal - Private Equity (Co-Investments)

Phillip Riley is seeking a Principal - Private Equity (Co-Investments) in Sydney, focusing on the energy sector. The role involves executing client transactions, developing investment strategies, and conducting due diligence. Candidates should have 8-10 years of relevant experience in PE consulting or direct buy-side roles, particularly in infrastructure and renewables. The position offers a chance to impact the energy transition within a fast-growing team.
Our client, a leading global Consultancy practice are now actively involved as Co-investors alongside several leading PE firms focusing on the energy sector, working with clients and internal teams, on growth strategy, business model reinvention and portfolio optimization.

Led by a number of highly regarded executives with impressive track records in Advisory across the broad Infrastructure and Renewables sectors, they are looking to add a Principal (VP/AD equivalent level) to the team based in Sydney (Melbourne also an option).
• Fast-growing team
• Own your role and see tangible outcomes
• Contribute to the energy transition

About the role

This role will support the execution of both client and in-house transactions and will contribute to devising and refining an investment strategy for Australia/NZ together with the Partners and MD's.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities in this role will include:
• Complete detailed due diligence and financial modelling on selected projects;
• Develop recommendations around the optimal disposal of assets;
• Develop and execute a regional investment strategy from origination to exit;
• Establish and manage relationships to gain access to potential transactions;

About you

Our client is looking for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment where change is inevitable. Ideally, you will have:
• 8-10 years of PE Consulting and/or Direct Buy side experience in the ANZ Infrastructure / Energy / renewables related markets;
• Significant experience in origination and transaction execution of energy infrastructure assets;
• Highly developed Financial modelling skills
• Strong commercial acumen coupled with analytical skills;
• Strong project execution and operations management skills;
• Strategic thinking skills.

Interested?

If you are passionate about Infrastructure and Energy transition and have the experience we are looking for, we want to hear from you.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

For a confidential conversation, please contact Mark Robinson mark@phillipriley.com.au. Otherwise, hit "Apply," attaching a resume and brief cover letter addressing the selection criteria above.

Phillip Riley is a boutique Renewable Energy Recruitment business providing job, career and consulting services across the Asia Pacific industry & are happy to receive expressions of interest from experienced leaders in the sector.

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