Associate, Decarbonization Partners – Growth Equity Investment Professional

About this role Decarbonization Partners: Decarbonization Partners is a joint venture between BlackRock and Temasek focused on late-stage venture capital and growth private equity investing in next-generation companies that provide solutions and technologies to help accelerate global efforts to achieve a net zero global economy by 2050. The joint venture combines BlackRock and Temasek's complementary platforms and expertise in sourcing and underwriting private investments, portfolio and risk management, and sustainable technology and analytics to invest in a wide range of companies that have proven technology and need capital to scale. Decarbonization Partners is a global investment platform with operations across North America, Europe and Asia, investing out of its $1.4 billion fund with a focus in energy, mobility, industrial and digital solutions. Position Summary: This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and qualified candidate to join the Decarbonization Partners team in the Houston, Texas office. This role offers significant investment exposure to deals across a wide range of sectors and geographies. The successful candidate will work with an experienced senior team in a collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment. The role involves responsibility for project management and financial modelling, deal assessment and execution, development and review of due diligence reports, market research, and portfolio management. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain financial models to analyze investment opportunities Collaborate with the investment team to assess and execute investments, including conducting due diligence, financial reviews, and preparing presentation material for the investment committee Conduct market research on potential investments, industries, and competitive landscape Assist in managing portfolio companies Provide portfolio reports and analytics for internal and external use Qualifications: Undergraduate degree with strong academic background 2-4 years of experience in investment banking or private equity required Strong understanding of private market investments Proficiency in financial modeling and investment evaluation Experience in due diligence processes and reviewing financial and legal documentation is a plus Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team Strong project management skills with the ability to manage workload effectively and deliver quality work on schedule Excellent presentation, oral, and written communication skills Team-oriented with enthusiasm and commitment to working in a friendly and entrepreneurial team environment CFA, CAIA, or advanced degrees are helpful but not required USD$0.00 - USD$0.00 . 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