Please note this position is based in London and this will be the contractual location of the successful candidate, other locations cannot be considered. Infrastructure Equity Associate This is a great job for someone with a strong academic background with experience in infrastructure or energy project finance or M&A experience which will likely have been gained at a leading investment bank or boutique advisor. A bit about the job: As a key member of the Infrastructure Equity team, youâll be hands-on across the full investment lifecycleâfrom sourcing and executing transactions to managing portfolio companies and supporting exits. Youâll collaborate with senior colleagues and advisors to assess new opportunities, build and challenge financial models, run valuations and sensitivities, and lead on due diligence workstreams. Youâll also help craft compelling investment papers for committee approval. Beyond transactions, youâll play a proactive role in market and sector analysis to identify new opportunities, drafting insightful industry papers and supporting origination efforts. On the asset management side, youâll work closely with portfolio companies on business planning, budgeting, board materials, capex reviews, value creation, and refinancing strategies. In time you will take seats on portfolio company boards, deepening your influence and exposure. Skills and experience weâre looking for: Exceptional analytical and numerical skills, with sharp commercial acumen and advanced financial modelling expertise. Strong track record in valuation and financial analysis. Proven experience working on live deals, with deep knowledge of European infrastructure and/or energy transition sectors. Skilled at quickly grasping business models, market dynamics, value drivers, and risk factors. Adept at navigating complex data and information during due diligence, with meticulous attention to detail. Thoughtful and thorough, with outstanding written and verbal communication skills and a reputation for precision. Fluency in a second European language is a plus. What youâll get for this role: Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in Eligibility for annual performance bonus Family friendly parental and carer leave Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days Up to 40% discount for Aviva products Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme 21 volunteering hours per year In this role youâll be âCertifiedâ under the Financial Conduct Authority / Prudential Regulation Authority Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR). This means that weâll need to complete some regulatory background checks on you before you take up your role and weâll need to ask you some questions on an annual basis to make sure you remain âfit and properâ and competent to carry out your role. Weâll provide training on what holding a SMCR role means when you join us and annually thereafter. Aviva is for everyone: Weâre inclusive and welcome everyone â we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you donât, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working âspending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once youâve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and weâll interview you. Weâd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, send an email to GlobalRecruitment@avivainvestors.com #LI-MS1 #LI-Hybrid We help our 19.5 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. So, weâre passionate about helping our 23,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.