Associate/Sr. Associate, Investments - Capital Partnerships

Location

Business - Energy

Brookfield Energy operates one of the world’s largest publicly traded platforms for sustainable energy. Our energy portfolio consists of hydroelectric, wind, utility-scale solar, distributed generation and storage facilities in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Our operating capacity totals over 35,000 megawatts and our development pipeline stands at approximately 200,000 megawatts. Our portfolio of sustainable solutions assets includes our investments in Westinghouse (a leading global nuclear services business) and a utility and independent power producer with operations in the Caribbean and Latin America, as well as both operating assets and a development pipeline of carbon capture and storage capacity, agricultural renewable natural gas and materials recycling.

Brookfield Energy is the flagship listed energy company of Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager with over $1 trillion of assets under management.

To learn more about the Brookfield Energy group, visit https://www.brookfield.com/about-us/capabilities/energy.

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture.  We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader:  Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined.  Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

The Associate / Senior Associate will play a key role in supporting Brookfield’s leadership position in the energy transition by delivering innovative investment solutions that mobilize capital toward scalable energy and decarbonization opportunities. This role will work closely with the investment, sustainability, and asset management teams to design and structure investment vehicles and capital programs that will enable Brookfield to capture new investment opportunities and grow its Energy platform. The role will collaborate closely with Brookfield’s institutional investor base to build strategic investment partnerships, design capital solutions, and raise third-party equity across the platform.  

Key Responsibilities Include:

Support New Investment Products

• Assist in the creation and structuring of new investment products within the Renewable Power and Transition franchise by aligning LP capital allocation considerations with key Energy investment themes;
• Support research of new sectors and conduct preliminary screening of opportunities that could form the foundation of future investment strategies

Design and Execute Capital Solutions

• Support execution, structuring and negotiation of equity capital solutions for existing and new fund investments, including co-investments, continuation vehicles, yield cos, club deals, joint ventures, minority stake sales and broader capital partnerships;
• Take ownership of select execution workstreams working closely with the wider investment team aiming to raise institutional capital for larger transactions
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders with minimal oversight
• Reliably follow execution plans, identify risks and proactively communicate timelines and execution milestones
• Contribute to internal meetings with senior team members, clearly present issues and assist in recommending solutions
• Demonstrate increasing investor presence during investor outreach, working with advisors or Brookfield’s Global Client Group where applicable to identify and reach out to potential investment partners
• Support on the preparation of investment memoranda, financial models, and due diligence materials to be shared with Brookfield’s investment partners and including management of data rooms
• Leverage deep knowledge of the investment, including underwritten business plan, key diligence findings, risk / return profile, and value drivers to lead investor diligence, supporting their analysis and review of the transaction
• Develop mastery of internal inputs and synthesize them into investor-ready messaging
  

Engage and Partner With Existing and Potential Institutional Investors

• Demonstrate strong communication skills with clear, compelling investor messaging from inquiry through delivery, including communicating Brookfield’s Energy overall investment approach and specific investment highlights and performance
• Thoughtful, proactive, responsive, and accurate in responding to LP inquiries

Desired Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience in investment banking or direct investments or co-investment structuring/syndication;
• Strong transactional experience in private markets;
• Undergraduate degree in business or finance;
• Analytical and strategic thinker with the ability to assess complex situations, analyze quantitative and qualitative information, and make effective recommendations;
• Able to effectively manage junior team members and demonstrate a commitment to shared success;
• Proactive self-starter who is able to handle pressure effectively;
• Can lead select transaction execution workstreams independently with strong project management skills;

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a particular strength in liaising with cross-functional teams and senior investment decision makers;
• Experience with renewables, power, energy or infrastructure an asset, but not required

Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 CAD

Position Opening Reason:

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe, respectful; our shared success depends on it. We do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicant information is collected and handled in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice. As part of this commitment, we provide barrier-free and accessible employment practices in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and applicable human rights legislation. If you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted, and we will work with you to meet your needs.