Summer Associate - London, United Kingdom - Actis

Description

Actis is a leading global investor in sustainable infrastructure. We deliver consistent, competitive returns, responsibly, through insights gained from trusted relationships, local knowledge and deep sector expertise. Founded in 2004, we have an unparalleled heritage in growth markets, set within a culture of active ownership. We have raised US$25bn since inception and employ over 300 people, including a team of c. 130 investment professionals, working across 18 offices globally. Our investors' capital is at work in c. 100 companies around the world, employing over 120,000 people.

Actis is proud to actively and positively grow the value of those companies in which it invests and in so doing contribute to broader society, and the firm employs Responsible Investment teams that are dedicated to implementing best practices from an Environmental, Social and Governance perspective with each of its investments.

• Actis is a signatory to the United Nations backed Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI), an investor initiative developed by the UNEP FI and the UN Global Compact. The firm has been awarded the highest rating score, A* for the fourth consecutive year in the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) independent assessment. Actis was recently named 2020 Private Equity Manager of the Year and also won the 2020 climate change impact project/investment of the year both by Environmental Finance.
• Our core values are:

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Accountability
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Collaboration
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Transparency
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Inclusion
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Sustainability

Purpose of Role

• This will encompass gaining exposure to the different phases of originating and executing upon investment opportunities and may potentially include involvement in portfolio management or an exit process.
• During the 810week placement, you will spend time at the Actis Head Office in London giving you the opportunity to learn more about Actis and the firm's core values. You will meet and network with Partners as well as other senior management and your fellow Associates in the Class of 202
• Main Responsibilities (this list is not exhaustive)
• Scoping and analysis of a focus subsector in CEE
• Supporting prospective and live transaction process including financial modelling, due diligence, and Investment Committee preparation
• Supporting the preparation of an investment opportunity analysis
• Preparation of internal approval documentation
• Build operating and financial models
• Put together investment committee papers / other presentations under the guidance of Principals/Directors
• Day to day monitoring and asset management
• Conduct / coordinate due diligence of assets
• Contribute actively to building investment thesis / discussions with other internal / external stakeholders
• Knowledge
• Strong analytical skills, including building robust financial and operating models
• Proven commercial track record in business and finance
• Understanding of financial statements and valuation frameworks including financing concepts
• Proactive, selfstarter; ability to conduct detailed Energy Infrastructure analysis with limited supervision
• Highly organised and focused
• Project management and ability to drive initiatives through to completion
• Excellent research, writing and communication skills
• Collaborate effectively with others, including senior managers and external parties
• Strategic, analytic, and numeric thinking capability
• High personal impact with an ability to influence others in a positive way a team player
• Pursuit of MBA/CFA qualification is beneficial but not essential
• Associates are expected to be internationally orientated as they will work with colleagues from our various offices worldwide.