ACL Partners

Investment Associate – Energy Transition

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Job Description

Location: London, United KingdomSector: Energy Transition & Climate InvestmentsSeniority: Associate (1-2 years’ experience)We are seeking candidates with 1-2 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or project finance, ideally with exposure to the energy transition, renewables, or climate technology sectors.Our client is a leading European investment and advisory firm focused on accelerating the global shift toward clean energy and sustainable infrastructure. The Associate will play a key role in executing and managing investments across venture-stage climate technologies, growth equity opportunities, and energy transition projects.This position offers full exposure to the investment lifecycle-from origination and due diligence to portfolio management and value creation-within a high-performing, mission-driven team at the forefront of sustainable investing.Key ResponsibilitiesEnd-to-end transaction execution — take ownership of financial modeling, valuation analysis, due diligence coordination, and transaction structuring across both venture and infrastructure deals.Investment origination — support the development of new deal flow through thematic research, proactive outreach, and relationship building with entrepreneurs, advisors, and co-investors.Investment materials — prepare detailed investment memoranda, board papers, and presentation materials for investment committees and LPs.Strategic and market analysis — assess emerging trends, technologies, and policy frameworks across climate tech, renewables, and sustainable infrastructure.Portfolio management — monitor company performance, develop KPI dashboards, and assist with post-investment value creation initiatives such as governance support, add-on M&A, and operational scaling.Stakeholder engagement — liaise with management teams, industry experts, and external advisors to drive successful investment outcomes and strengthen the firm’s presence in the marketProcess improvement — contribute to refining internal investment processes, frameworks, and analytical tools to support scalable growth of the platform.Candidate Profile3-5 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or project finance, with solid transaction and modeling exposure.Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to manage complex investment cases across multiple asset types.Excellent communication and presentation abilities, capable of engaging credibly with senior stakeholders and investment committees.Entrepreneurial, proactive, and highly organized, with a strong motivation to contribute to the global energy transition.Intellectually curious, commercially astute, and driven by impact and sustainability.To apply, please submit your CV for consideration.

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