Analyst – Energy - SEA

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:

-        Accountability

-        Collaboration

-        Transparency

-        Inclusion

-        Sustainability

 

Purpose of Role

Working as a key member of the Actis Energy team and based in Singapore, this person will support the team on Actis' SEA investments. The candidate will be working on screening of new investment ideas / strategies, and preliminary / final investment reviews of prospective investment opportunities for the fund. The candidate will also meet and engage actively with project developers, project partners, financial institutions and consultants on matters related to the financial performance of projects and investments as well as assisting a deal leader in all aspects of transaction origination, diligence, execution and asset management.

 

Main Responsibilities (this list is not exhaustive)

−     Create financial models to evaluate new investment opportunities

−     Carry out market research through review of third party research reports, analyze market trends by conducting primary research and visiting competing projects/ assets. Actively contribute to sector initiatives, become knowledge resource for sector insights and expertise.

−     Conduct due diligence in support of transactions under the direction of the senior investment team members.

−     Prepare screening memos, investment committee memos for new investments and exits.

−     Review legal contracts including financing / investment documentation thoroughly, identify areas of transaction risk and potential mitigation strategies, as part of the deal team.

−     Assist the team in all matters related to the deal closing, including deal documentation, finance documentation and structuring.

 

−     Support business planning with the management teams, sponsors and operating partners for assets in the portfolio, actively review the business plans on an annual and quarterly basis.

−     Proactively work with the management teams, sponsors and operating partners to identify risks ahead and come up with mitigation strategies.

−     Assist the investment manager with portfolio/asset management of assigned project(s), including initiatives such as debt financing, operational improvement initiatives, management recruitment, and exit planning

−     Prepare quarterly investment reports and valuation reports for projects for review of investment manager

−     Work in partnership with global specialists (e.g. Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) and sector teams

−     Additional responsibilities include participation in Actis wide projects or initiatives.

Skills/Competencies:

−     Strong analytical skills, including financial modelling and valuation.

−     Expertise in financial statement analysis, cash flow projections and valuations.

−     Highly organised and focused.

−     Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to handle multiple projects at a time.

−     Excellent research, writing and communication skills.

−     Collaborate effectively with others, including senior managers and external parties.

−     Analytical and numeric thinking capability.

Knowledge and Qualifications:

Candidates selected for interviews should meet the following criteria;

−    Experience in Private Equity or Investment Banking an advantage.

−     Fluent/Business Proficiency in SEA language an advantage.

 

 

You can learn more about Actis at www.act.is