Associate, Diligence Management Infrastructure

Location

Business - Global Client Group

Brookfield is one of the world’s largest alternative asset managers, distinguished by a 100+ year heritage of owning and operating assets and businesses that form the backbone of the global economy. Brookfield’s Global Client Group provides insights and solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of a diverse group of investors around the world. GCG also manages institutional relationships, strategic partnerships and raises capital for Brookfield’s various private funds and Affiliate Managers.

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Job Description

Associate, Infrastructure & Transition, Diligence Management

Brookfield is a global asset manager focused on infrastructure, renewable energy & transition, real estate, private equity and private credit with over USD 1 trillion in assets under management.

The Global Clients Group (GCG) manages institutional relationships and raises capital for Brookfield’s various private funds.

The Diligence Management team is responsible for managing the end-to-end fund due diligence process for Brookfield’s various private funds. The team oversees all aspects of the fund due diligence process, from fund launch and initial client interest to IC approval. The Associate/Senior Associate serves a critical function within the team, partnering with the Business Groups, Client Relationship Managers, Fundraise Management, Investor Relations, Marketing, Product Development, Legal, Compliance, Tax and other stakeholders to deliver this best-in-class diligence experience for prospects and drive client conversions.

The Associate is expected to manage all aspects of the due diligence process for investors partnering directly with prospective investors, CRMs and other stakeholders. This includes initial creation of diligence materials/deliverables during fundraising (RFPs, DDQs, etc.) and coordinating client calls, meetings, asset tours, on-sites to advance investor due diligence processes. Over time, the Associate/Senior Associate is expected to develop significant expertise in the firm’s infrastructure & transition product offerings and serve as a client-facing contact working directly with investors to guide them through the due diligence process.

Brookfield is one of the world’s largest infrastructure investors, with approximately $375 billion of AUM across the transport, renewable power, utilities, midstream and data sectors. Consistent with the firm’s history as an owner and operator of long-life assets, Brookfield has an extensive track record of investing in infrastructure assets with high barriers to entry that provide essential services and leveraging its operational expertise to enhance cash flows and increase value. Brookfield has deployed approximately $140 billion of equity capital in infrastructure investments since 1999.  Brookfield manages a number of private funds through its global infrastructure and renewable power business.

The responsibilities of the role include:
•    Developing and managing required due diligence deliverables necessary to advance clients during fundraising, including DDQs, RFPs, RFIs, quantitative datasets, IDD / ODD presentations, etc.
•    Complete quarterly suite of deliverables to consultants and provide regular data and content updates to consultant databases
•    Working closely with stakeholders to respond to investor diligence requests, especially the investor relations team and investment professionals to provide nuanced technical materials to advance the fund diligence process
•    Planning and overseeing interactions between prospective investors and investment teams or other subject matter experts (tax, legal, operational, etc.) as part of fund due diligence, including managing calls, meetings, asset tours, arranging on-sites, due diligence days, etc.
•    Working directly with clients and CRMs to design individual diligence plans and tracking and reporting on all due diligence activities, both internally and to clients
•    Initial creation of due diligence materials prior to fund launch (standard DDQs, investor presentations, PPMs, case studies, quantitative datasets, etc.)
•    Building a thorough understanding of the firm's infrastructure & transition products, investment strategies, and portfolio as well its corporate setup, history, operations to facilitate the accurate and consistent creation of diligence content; develop a deep understanding of Brookfield’s infrastructure & transition business, being able to clearly and succinctly communicate the Brookfield story to investors
•    Navigating and effectively utilizing the firm’s suite of tools and resources to respond to client requests, including the RFP content database (Loopio), standard quantitative datasets, HR and personnel data, performance metrics, etc.
•    Demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both verbally and in writing, and the ability to work directly with clients, CRMs, senior investment professionals and other team members under tight deadlines and across jurisdictions.
•    Managing other client-facing materials and channels related to fund due diligence, including updating consultant databases and maintenance of marketing collateral during fundraising period (e.g., pitchbook presentations, standard DDQs, case studies, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
•    Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business management, marketing, communications or other relevant discipline

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
•    3-5 years of experience in private fund marketing, due diligence, client services or other fundraising or client function. 
•    Experience in infrastructure & transition strategies is preferred
•    Familiarity with investment products and services, including a strong understanding of the infrastructure & transition asset class; experience in an institutional private fund marketing environment is highly desired  
•    Strong project management skills, with experience in managing timelines, resources, and stakeholders across multiple projects simultaneously; experience in a global environment working with stakeholders across numerous jurisdictions and time zones strongly preferred
•    Experience in high volume processes and technology enabled solutions

KEY COMPETENCIES/BEHAVIOURS REQUIRED:
•    Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English
•    Must have good technical knowledge and familiarity with private funds generally; ideally a solid understanding of the LP mindset and needs when conducting due diligence, including familiarity with distinct institutional client types (pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, family offices, etc.) 
•    High attention to detail in written materials and quantitative data is crucial
•    Strong understanding of due diligence processes, with project management skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining a high standard is essential; highly organized with a proven ability able to handle multiple concurrent assignments
•    Must work well in a team environment, excellent interpersonal skills to engage senior professionals and liaise with global teams across the firm
•    Experience in relevant software tools or equivalents is a plus (Salesforce, Loopio, PowerBI, Mercatus, Seismic)
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
•    Excellent planning and organizational skills
•    Ideally strong relationship management skills and exposure in working across multiple countries, being able to flex communication style to diverse geographies and investors
•    Shares information with team members in a clear and concise manner
•    Proactively seeks opportunities to get involved in more challenging projects
•    Ability to multi-task and work in a very fast-paced and team-oriented environment
•    Self-motivated and proactive, both with respect to managing workload and own professional development

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it.  Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.