What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Equity Associate - Energy Transition & Services position at Madison Hunt?
Madison Hunt is partnered with a leading private investment platform focused on the energy transition to hire an Investment Associate for its New York office.
The firm invests across a broad range of sectors driving the global energy transition, including power generation, renewable energy, battery storage, grid modernization, electrification, sustainable fuels, industrial decarbonization, digital infrastructure, and waste & water. Taking a long-term, value creation-oriented investment approach, the team partners closely with management teams to scale businesses through strategic, operational, and financial initiatives.
With significant capital available for deployment and a robust investment pipeline, the firm is seeking an Associate to play a key role across the full investment lifecycle.
Responsibilities will include:
- Evaluating new investment opportunities
- Building and reviewing complex financial models
- Conducting commercial, financial, and operational due diligence
- Preparing investment committee materials and presentations
- Supporting transaction execution from origination through closing
- Working alongside portfolio company management teams on strategic value creation initiatives
Candidate Profile
- 2–4 years of investment banking and/or private equity experience
- Strong financial modeling, valuation, analytical, and transaction execution capabilities
- Demonstrated interest in energy transition, infrastructure, power, utilities, or broader climate investing
- Intellectual curiosity, sound commercial judgment, and a genuine passion for the evolving energy landscape
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a lean, collaborative environment and take ownership of workstreams
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing investment platform at an exciting stage of its evolution. The role offers broad exposure across high-growth sectors, meaningful responsibility from day one, and direct interaction with senior investment professionals and portfolio company management teams.