Analyst, Infrastructure & Renewable Resources

Are you eager to leverage your business acumen by working as part of high performing investment team? Are you ready to apply your critical thinking skills, delve into new investment opportunities, and contribute to the financial security of hundreds of thousands of Albertans? If so, this opportunity in the Infrastructure team might be your next exciting career step.

Highly successful team members share common characteristics. They are self-starting, intellectually curious team players who are results driven. With outstanding financial modelling, communication, analytical, and time management skills, they propel our investment and asset management efforts. These individuals are relationship builders and are comfortable interacting with diverse internal and external stakeholders. They support each other through challenges and enthusiastically celebrate team accomplishments. Often, they are either considering the pursuit of a professional designation (e.g., CFA, CPA, CBV) or are already engaged in their studies.

As the successful Analyst, Infrastructure, you will assist senior team members in managing our Infrastructure portfolio, currently valued at over $17.4 billion and growing. You will collaborate closely with senior investment professionals in a competitive global environment, conducting due diligence on new investment opportunities and monitoring existing portfolio investments. Your keen attention to detail, resilience under pressure, and commitment to excellence in financial modelling, market research, and investment analysis are fundamental to this role. Over time you will receive coaching and develop a deeper understanding of the M&A process, negotiations, investment structuring, and managing private investments. If you are ready to leverage your skills to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

New Investment Pursuits

• Participate in or lead key due diligence workstreams conducted on target companies, including coordination and review of the work performed by third-party advisors (commercial, technical, legal, financing, accounting, tax, environmental, etc.)
• Make recommendations, investment analysis, and approval materials clearly outlining potential investment opportunities, including expected risks and returns, as well as detailed market and asset-level considerations
• Prepare due diligence and market research analyses for discussion with senior investment professionals
• Build and work with complex dynamic financial models utilized in the assessment, structuring, and financing of investment opportunities
• Identify key value drivers and financial risks and perform related sensitivity and scenario analysis
• Benchmark valuation through researching relevant public information available on listed comparable companies and precedent transactions
• Assess the pertinent factors of potential investment opportunities, including the historical and projected financial information, strategic positioning and value proposition, industry dynamics, regulatory environment etc.
• Develop a view on an appropriate expected return, commensurate with the level of risk embedded in the underwritten business plan
• Assist in the due diligence process and incorporate the findings into a financial model
• Prepare presentations, memos, and investment recommendations for the various approval processes required while pursuing new investment opportunities

Asset Management

• Support ongoing oversight and monitoring of portfolio investments
• Observe board meetings and/or limited partner advisory committee meetings
• Develop and review business cases for portfolio company value creation initiatives (e.g., debt refinancings, expansion projects, management compensation, ongoing budgeting, etc.)
• Assist with the review of add-on investments, divestitures, and refinancing opportunities
• Prepare various ad hoc analyses of portfolio companies’ performance and trajectories
• Work with portfolio company management to maintain a financial model that can be used to monitor and value the company and understand strategic issues.

Portfolio Management

• Keep up to date on pertinent industry developments and publications and disseminate relevant information to the rest of the investment team
• Liaise with internal teams, such as Asset Management, Risk Management, Client & Stakeholder Relations, Legal, Valuations, Responsible Investing, Compliance, Economics & Fund Strategy, Tax, Communications, and Performance
• Work with senior investment professionals to track the Infrastructure pipeline of new opportunities
• Conduct research and develop action plans on matters affecting existing investments, including those relating to tax, regulation, law, and competitive position
• Lead the preparation of recurring and ad hoc asset class commentary and presentations (e.g., quarterly client reports, CIO reports, etc.)

Year One Success

is achieved by demonstrating adaptability in the face of shifting priorities and making positive contributions to team culture. Additionally, the successful candidate will have evaluated several types of infrastructure investments, worked on various financial models, provided analysis based on market research and due diligence workstreams, and created investment committee presentations for a diverse set of investment opportunities.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest and experience in investing and analyzing businesses across various sectors and geographies, with a keen enthusiasm to deepen understanding of institutional infrastructure investments
• Working proficiency in a second language is considered an asset
• Possesses a positive outlook, even in challenging situations, and exhibits a strong commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment
• Experience in the infrastructure and/or energy sectors is considered an asset
• An undergraduate degree in a relevant field; a Professional Designation (e.g., CFA, CPA, CBV, etc.) or a master’s degree in a relevant field is considered an asset
• Has a solid understanding of finance, accounting, and business concepts, sound judgement, excellent analytical, quantitative, and research skills, and an ability to perform in-depth, critical analysis
• Demonstrates a willingness to further their education through the pursuit of a professional designation (or has already started one) is considered an asset
• One (1) to three (3) years of relevant experience; prior experience in Investment Banking, Equity Research, Project Finance, Management Consulting, Investment Management, Transaction Services, Accounting, Corporate Finance, or Business Development within an operating company is an asset
• Is self-motivated and possesses unquestioned personal and professional integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player attitude; able to build effective relationships
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive under high-pressure situations to meet strict deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a demonstrated ability to influence others and present effectively to senior-level audiences
• Highly resilient with a proven ability to adapt quickly and shift priorities in response to changing business needs
• Willingness and availability to travel both domestically and internationally as required
• Prior experience in complex financial modelling, asset valuation, and presentation building is highly regarded
• Proactive, detail-oriented, with the ability to balance multiple priorities
• Advanced skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; prior work-related or academic experience using Bloomberg, Capital IQ, or FactSet is viewed favourably

Next Steps

We are excited to meet you. Please submit your resume or CV to be considered for this opportunity. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and we will be in touch with any questions.

Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening, which includes a credit bureau and a criminal record investigation, the results of which must be acceptable to AIMCo.

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Just like our investments, our international team is stronger when we are diversified. At AIMCo, we draw upon the differences in who we are, where we come from, and the way we think to foster sophisticated solutions for Albertans. Doing business the right way means building an equitable organization inclusive of all races, genders, ages, abilities, religions, neurodiversity, identities, and lived experiences. Simply put, when you can show up as your authentic self every day, you and your team can truly thrive — all in service of our clients and their beneficiaries.