About Us

Rothschild & Co is a leading global financial services group with seven generations of family control and a history of over 200 years at the centre of the world's financial markets.

Our expertise, intellectual capital and global network enable us to provide a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients, communities and planet.

We have 4,200 talented specialists on the ground in over 40 countries around the world, enabling us to deliver a unique global perspective across four market-leading business divisions – Global Advisory, Wealth Management, Asset Management and Five Arrows.

As a family-controlled business built on relationships, we place a huge emphasis on our people and finding the right colleagues to take our business forward.

Rothschild & Co is committed to an inclusive and supportive environment where different perspectives are valued. We are focused on the attraction and recruitment, development and retention and progression of high calibre talent to ensure we and our clients benefit from the value of difference.

Rothschild & Co Infrastructure, Power & Renewables Group

We have a market leading business that provides fully integrated M&A and debt advisory services to our global clients across the infrastructure, transportation, power, renewables and utility sectors. We have over 100 investment bankers in the Americas, Europe, and APAC focused on these sectors. Over the last four years, Rothschild & Co was ranked first in the Global Infrastructure & Energy League Tables, by deal count.

We established our Infrastructure, Power & Renewables group in North America in 2019, to work seamlessly across M&A and debt advisory with the rest of our global group. Over the last four years, the IPR group has completed over $40bn in deals over a number of high-profile transactions that demonstrate the team’s unique value-add proposition of lean, flexible team structures and independent, long-term perspective. Examples include:

JERA on the $10bn merger of its offshore wind platform with that of bp;
Opportunity Fund on its US$2.5bn sale of Santos Brazil to CMA CGM;
Blue Wolf and Stonepeak on their C$1.2b take private of LOGISTEC
Sale of Fenix Marine Services, an EQT portfolio company and one of the largest terminals in the Port of Los Angeles, to CMA CGM for $2.3bn;
Sale of GIP’s 25.7% stake in Texas Freeport LNG to JERA for a pro-rata enterprise value of $4.8bn;
FirstGroup’s $4.6bn carve-out and disposal of its North American contract businesses, First Student, the largest school bus operator in North America, and First Transit, a leading North American transit operator;
First Student and NextEra on the joint venture to create deploy electric school buses across North America;
Blackstone Infrastructure on joint $7bn acquisition of a 42% stake in Cheniere Energy Partners (CQP), one of the largest LNG facilities in North America;

Overview of Role

The North American Infrastructure, Power & Renewables group is looking for an experienced Associate – Vice President to work closely within the team to deliver high quality M&A, debt and equity advisory services to a range of our clients. The Associate – Vice President will have the opportunity to support and lead a broad range of transactions with significant direct client interaction and deal management responsibilities from the start. This is a role with a significant growth opportunity for a highly professional team-oriented individual, who has the dedication and enthusiasm to help successfully develop our franchise.

Given the global nature of our firm and broad reach of our M&A practice, this role will involve working collaboratively with colleagues across North America from other industry coverage teams and globally on international / cross-border projects. Rothschild & Co is looking for long-term team players who will thrive in a work environment that combines the stability of our 200-year heritage together with the dynamic growth we are building in North America.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day execution of multiple M&A transactions across the North American infrastructure, transportation, power, renewables, energy and utility sectors, working with different project teams simultaneously on all aspects of transactions
Oversight and management of junior members of deal teams, including proactive live training of critical skills and checking of work product prepared by such junior team members
Conduct and manage extensive quantitative and qualitative economic, industry, credit and company research and analysis
Conduct and manage detailed financial modelling and valuation analyses focused on combined infrastructure discounted cash flow and project financing models, including modelling three-statement integrated financial models and associated valuation outputs/sensitivities
Spearhead analysis of broad range of corporate finance transactions for reviewing strategic alternatives, optimal capital structure, acquisitions, mergers and capital market’s events
Draft client pitches and marketing materials including acquisitions, disposals, mergers, debt structuring and refinancing/restructuring alternatives, as well as associated internal documentation through coordination with internal and external resources
Attend client meetings, industry conferences, and external training sessions
Adhere to all compliance regulations and confidentiality policies

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience, Skills and Competencies Preferred

Prior experience of the above-referenced work in a similar role within a major investment banking firm or commercial bank
Exceptional analytical, quantitative and communication skills
Experience developing financial models and valuations, analyzing financial statements and related data to assess historical financial performance and future outlook for client companies and prospects
Knowledge of the relevant financial and regulatory environments that surrounds M&A
Significant M&A and/or project financing deal execution experience within the North American infrastructure, transportation, power, renewables and utility sectors
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, balancing different responsibilities and priorities
Ability to build a strong working environment within the team, across lines of business and across different geographies
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)

Expected base salary rates for this role in our New York Office will be between $200,000 and $250,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, salary offers are determined on an individualized basis and are based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience and education. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and our Rothschild & Co employee benefits package, successful candidates may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Rothschild & Co North America is an equal opportunity and employer.

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