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Energy / Infrastructure / Power Private Equity Recruiting Experience
Hi everybody - I currently work at a middle-market boutique and am looking to go into either energy or infrastructure private equity. I have spoken with some firms and am wondering about how the actual recruiting process works. Does anybody have experience recruiting with some of the larger named...
Modelling test at MM Boutique
Hello fine folk of WSO , I have a modelling test coming up for a MM boutique and I was hoping for some advice around what to expect given the context. The process is 90 minutes but I haven´t been given any more info on what to expect. It´s for an infrastructure M&A role. I have good modelling...
Transition from Renewable Energy
Hi all, Been a long time user here and need your inputs, I am currently working as an investment analyst for a mid-sized fund based in Canada that invests primarily in renewable energy assets (solar, wind, biomass, various different forms of flexible capacity). My main responsibilities are running...
Renewable Energy to Investment Banking
Hi all, Been a long time user here and need your inputs, I am currently working as an investment analyst for a mid-sized fund based in Canada that invests primarily in renewable energy assets (solar, wind, biomass, various different forms of flexible capacity). My main responsibilities are running...
What team to join in local elite boutique (Infra vs general)
Hey guys First post here but lets get to it Im starting full time in the leading boutique in my country in half a year. Basically the firm is advising on traditional M&A in multiple sectors (with 1 part of the deal generally being local). In addition to this the firm has a department for global...
How to get into Infrastructure Investing from Industry
All Wanted to get people's thoughts on getting into the infrastructure investment industry. I don't have formal banking experience, but I do have a master's in finance from a top public and 2 years' experience in corporate development at a major infrastructure player including some financial...
PE Analyst - hate my firm, should I look to lateral after only 6 months?
Hey everyone, long-time lurker/poster but recently made a new account. My dilemma is as follows: got an offer to be an analyst for an infrastructure investment firm, the day I went to sign the contract they said they'd need me to help the advisory team too (they do advisory, direct investments, and...
J.P. Morgan Infrastructure IBD
Does anyone have insights into the infrastructure finance & advisory team at J.P. Morgan? It seems like they're looking to hire and expand and are a relatively new team within IBD . Looking to learn more about what they do on deals vs. other coverage teams and what exit opps are like. Thanks!
Changing jobs before B-School application
Hi fellow monkeys, long-time lurker here. I am planning to apply to top MBA programs in the US this upcoming fall and would appreciate your insight on a tough decision that I have to make. Right now I've been with a Big 4 Corporate Finance practice in Continental Europe for a few years (and worked...
McKinsey Capital Projects and Infrastrucutre - Salaries?
Does anyone have any information on what the salaries are like the the McKinsey Capital Projects and Infrastrucutre division? There’s tonne a of info out there on what exactly they do but are the salaries similar to the strategy division?
Infrastructure Interview Case Study
Currently interviewing at an infrastructure group that specializes in airport investing and got invited to do a case study next Wednesday. I will have to do a model within 90min and then send it back. The company does terminal redevelopment, privatization and also sometimes just charge a management...
Questions for Infrastructure PE Investors
Currently seeking advice and general thoughts on the infrastructure landscape (disclosure: I am a 2nd year analyst in an energy coverage group). To anyone currently working/ has worked in infrastructure PE: 1. How did you break into infrastructure (i.e. relevant coverage group during IB years, MBA ,...
HCF International Advisers Limited
HCF International Advisers Limited is a leading independent corporate finance advisory boutique based in London and focused on the global natural resources and infrastructure sectors.
Trump Administration Considers Nationalizing 5G Infrastructure
Axios reported receiving a PowerPoint presentation outlining arguments and a plan for the federal government nationalizing a 5G infrastructure for the nation, primarily to combat Chinese cyber capabilities. I'm curious to hear monkeys' thoughts either for or against such a proposal. Are there...
Infra PE Analyst vs. Pension Fund Infra PE Analyst
First time writing at WSO . I've been spectator for some time - finding this website has been the best thing ever happened to me. I'm saying this because now I have few decisions to make! FYI. I have always been interested in infrastructure and project finance. Option 1) Public Finance role at BB...
How to value a concession based power company?
Got asked by my friend on an interview question about how to value 20% equity stake in a single asset power company with a remaining concession of 15 years. My thinking is as follows: 1. Project the financials of the company for 15 years till the end of concession 2. Calculate the FCFE (primarily...
Overview of Infrastructure Private Equity
Hello WSO , I have been a long time lurker, and this is my first post (or maybe I am one of the top rated authors who decided to make a post anonymously). I have noticed a certain lack of information about infrastructure investing on WSO , and those threads that are created from time to time, are...
Industry group: Infrastructure vs Healthcare
Hi fellow monkeys, I have a very tough decision to make. I have been a generalist for almost 2 years now and will be moving to an industry team within my BB . However I can not make a decision whether to go to Infrastructure or Healthcare. I like both sectors and can imagine myself working in...
Infrastructure Advisory -> Infrastructure PE / Infra Funds Management?
Suppose someone worked in an infrastructure advisory firm doing due dilligence (commercial and technical) for acquisition deals. Would that person be an asset to an Infra PE fund? Or anywhere in Infra funds management? Or is something like Infra IB more approrpriate? Would the Infrastructure...
Curious - Would the U.S benefit from Engineers taking a more active role in Politics?
I know its not an exciting topic but would really just like to hear the community's opinion. I recall one of my professors always mentioning how engineers should get more involved politically as we need to tackle so many science related issues climate, energy, and my personal favourite...
Infrastructure Finance - interview advice? help needed
Upcoming interview and ING for infrastructure finance. Anybody have experience with the group or exposure to infrastructure more widely?
Project Finance to IB?
I just received an offer for a FT Project Finance position, however it is with a government agency. The types of transactions they work on seems legit but I'm worried about the stigma of having worked for the government on my CV. Do you think it is possible to transition to IB from this role after a...
Infra PE -> MBA -> VC?
Did 1 year in TMT at a MM IB (think HL /JEFF/PJ), then moved to a Tier 2 place for 1.5yrs (think NOM/ RBC /HSBC) to do Power, Utils & Infra and now have an offer at an Infra PE fund. Fund is about $5bn AUM (so not big), but deal flow is very high (quite possibly highest in the infra PE space) so...
MPA after MBA
Monkeys... Need your advice on whether to go get top MPA (SIPA/HKS/Princeton) after my MBA So I'm on my last year at usc, and my passion is somewhere in infrastructure / project finance or even public finance, due to my background, but I haven't had any success breaking in... I didn't like my...
How to value RE developers
Hi everyone, I've been looking at some RE developers and am trying to find a way to value these companies - companies such as SunEdison and NextEra Energy. These companies seem slightly more complex to value because of the different moving parts that make up the firm - some have yieldcos, devcos,...
MM IB vs. Big 4 Infrastructure
Hey everyone, I've been a long-time lurker of WSO and finally mustered the courage to start my own thread. Fresh grad from Australia, don't have a great GPA (we go by % and I'm sitting at high 70%), but currently returned home to Malaysia to begin my career. Have always aimed for BB IBs in Singapore...
Infrastructure Asset Management positions
New to this forum. Graduated from a top tier MBA program and working for a small buyside firm covering infrastructure related securities (telecom, utilities). I am looking to get into a large Asset Management shop which has a global platform for dividend income/infrastructure related investments (...
Infrastructure and Mega Project Groups/Experience Info
I was wondering if anyone here has ever had experience working on large scale projects in real estate or infrastructure, and if I could PM to learn more about the project/deal scopes. Pretty much the kind of stuff these guys do: Its hard to find information on the backgrounds of these groups or any...
CFA® vs CAIA vs FRM for Project Finance / Infrastructure career path?
Currently weighing up the alternatives and have a bit of spare time on my hands. Background: already have a M.Fin and a Chartered Accountant certification, current role is in credit risk / transaction execution for a global IB , in particular doing cross-border secured lending to mining companies in...
Barclays ECM vs Macquarie Infra Debt Fund London
Hi monkeys! The agony of choice ... which one would you go for? Both are full time experienced Analyst positions in London. Thanks!
JP Morgan Asset Management Infrastructure Fund Interview
Anyone have any insight on this? Thanks!!
infrastructure at Jane Street for middle aged Silicon Valley burnout?
A couple friends got jobs at Jane Street over the past year. They can get me an interview on the infrastructure team. They are actually math PhDs, though so don't have too much insight into what the infrastructure team does. I'm wondering if doing dev ops type stuff at Jane Street is better for pay,...
PwC Infrastructure and Project Finance Advisory
Hi, Does anybody has any info on PwC infrastructure advisory department? How is it regarded by the industry? How difficult would be to move from there to a project finance tema in a bank or PE in the future? I want to end up in project finance and eventually PE or industry, but not sure how it...
Infrastructure PE - Players, career path, etc.
Hi, Any monkeys with wisdom to impart on Infra PE? (i) Which players garner respect in the industry other than Macquarie ? (not only have capital but are seen as being intelligent investors) (ii) Does the career path differ from traditional PE? i.e. Is it easier to move into at the Senior...
investing in infrastructure
So I've been looking at finding more information on infrastructure. Since from what I've gathered most of it is funded by PE firms or Government it seems finding updates/development is difficult. I'm interested in all aspects of infrastructure and was wondering if you guys have any links to good...
UBS Infrastructure Management role in Nashville?
According to what I know, it seems a good position to go for, because it seems like I will be exposed in many different roles and responsibilities, not only the technology aspect of it ,but also a lot of decision making and communications with the business department, and find out what exactly what...
EY - Infrastructure Advisory from Investment Consulting
Hi All, I've worked in Investment Consulting for 3 years and progressing well but am considering a change. I'm looking at Ernst and Young and their Government Infrastructure Advisory roles. From the blurb "The EY Lead Advisory practice focuses on providing sector focused corporate finance advice...
Infrastructure (Toll Roads) Query
Hi targeted at infra bankers (M&A), specifically toll roads Can anyone please explain comprehensively what a ramp-up reserve is? (with context of a toll road) Would be greatly appreciated! Cheers - GS
Question on Infrastructure Private Equity firms - Any hire post-MBA?
Hi all, I was wondering if there are some infrastructure private equity firms/funds that hire post-MBA? One I can think of is CPP Investment Board. But I was wondering if there are any others? Also, are there any with New York based offices? Thanks!
Work at a Development Bank
Hi, not sure if this is the right forum to post it. If not please feel free to move it. I woudl like to know if anyone has any experience working or interning at a multilareal development bank such as IADB, CAF, ADB, EBRD, WB and so on. I feel very interested in in infrastrucure investment and might...
Barclays Infrastructure Analyst Program - Back Office? Exit Opps?
I came across the Technology Analyst position on the Barclays website and was wondering where it fits in the hierarchy of front office , middle office and back office . What would be the exit opportunities from such a position? The Technology Analyst was under the 'Infrastructure Analyst Program'....
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure (MSI) Fund
There was recently a job posting for the Morgan Stanley Infrastructure (MSI) ($4B private equity style fund) for a portfolio analyst. Looks like the primary role would be to assist in marketing/fundraising for the fund. Does anyone know any more about MSI or about this type of position? The fund...
ER: How to specialise in a sector in 6 months?
Hi all, I'm a buy side equity analyst with a private equity for about a year. My boss and I have discussed that in the interest of both the fund and myself I should try to specialise in an industry/sector over the next six months. Our chosen industry is infrastructure. My next action is to devise a...
Investment Banking VS Infrastructure Advisory
Hey monkeys, Been doing some research and nothing comes up. What's the difference between Investment Banking and Advisory at KPMG ? What's the difference in lifestyle and pay? http://www.kpmg.com/ca/en/whatwedo/advisory/trans… I looked up some of their employees on linked and their job...
Infrastructure/Power/Utilities
I was just wondering how this group compares with other groups at banks in terms of exit opportunities, team culture, deal flow and any other miscellaneous factors that I may have forgotten
President Obama - State of the Union Speech
In case you guys missed it, here's a link to President Obama's State of the Union speech from WSJ. As always, I really enjoy listening to the President speak. Regardless of policy, I think it's important for us monkeys to listen to this speech. Some of the topics discussed include: the economy,...
Infrastructure funds/groups in Boston?
I am looking to move to Boston or thereabouts to get closer to friends and family (currently in NY), and am trying to get a sense of which, if any, Infrastructure finance jobs I could find up there. Infrastructure finance is my background/interest so I'm trying to stay in that field, but worry I may...
Fitch Ratings Global Infrastructure
Hello, I have an interview coming up with Fitch Ratings in their Global Infrastructure Group. I'm just wondering if anyone has had any experience with them in the past or know what to expect? Is it going to be mostly behavioral or a mix of behavioral and technical? Any info is greatly appreciated....
Career Advice: Project Finance -> Infrastructure FoF
So I am finishing my two years at a major European bank on the Project Finance side. Think SocGec and the likes. Have a decent track record of transactions with mostly commodity background and some infrastructure acquisition deals. They offered me to stay on board as an associate. On the other side,...
Best B-schools/programmes for Project Finance field
What are the best schools/programmes if I would like to set my career on infrastructure PF? Are there any good jobs in the field out there? I hear that the UK is pretty much secondary market. But I'm sure many banks (i.e. Macquarie ) must do a lot of greenfield investments. Cheers.
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