Location
Seoul - 10 Gukjegeumyung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, 27th Floor
Business - Infrastructure
Brookfield Infrastructure Group is one of Brookfield’s primary operating groups. The Infrastructure Group is one of the world’s largest infrastructure investors, owning and operating critical assets across the transport, utilities, energy, and data infrastructure sectors. The Group operates and manages approximately $262 billion of assets owned through its private funds and publicly listed entity, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners. Our portfolio of assets facilitate the movement and storage of energy, water, freight, passengers and data, and are located in North and South America, Europe and the Asia Pacific regions. For more information, visit: https://www.brookfield.com/our-businesses/infrastructure
Brookfield Culture
Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.
Job Description
Purpose of the role:
Reporting to the Managing Partner, Infrastructure, Korea / Head of Brookfield Korea, this role offers the opportunity to play a key role in a growing investment team with a mandate to invest in infrastructure assets, including, but not limited to, energy, utilities, transport, telecommunications, data centres, digital infrastructure and renewable power in Korea.
The Analyst will be involved in a range of acquisitions, divestments and asset management initiatives. These tasks include quantitative and qualitative analysis such as industry research, financial analysis, financial modelling and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
This role is best suited to someone with the following attributes:
- Strong interest in infrastructure, corporate finance, M&A, and real assets,
- Sound commercial judgement, the ability to clearly articulate a situation, the relevant considerations and make well-reasoned recommendation(s)
- Is able to work collaboratively within the investment team and with other business stakeholders to achieve outcomes
- Manages multiple projects, prioritises appropriately, and meets deadlines
- A proactive self-starter who is capable of working by themselves or as part of a larger team
Responsible for:
The Analyst’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Contribute to investment sourcing and execution
- Assist in targeting and evaluating new infrastructure investment opportunities
- Assist in developing ideas for potential transactions and deal structures, perform industry research and evaluate potential opportunities
- Assess potential investments through building detailed financial models to evaluate potential transactions and company/industry research
- Work with Brookfield’s operational team and advisors as a key aspect of the planning and completion of due diligence
- Prepare investment committee materials and other transaction documents
- Contribute to a flexible, dynamic and team-oriented working culture that fosters personal development and a positive attitude
- Identify and assess potential risks and devise appropriate risk mitigation strategies
- Build financial models that include operational, financing, tax, valuation and other relevant aspects to support financial analysis
- Assist with the asset management of allocated portfolio companies by monitoring performance of portfolio companies, assisting with strategic initiatives and participating in special projects as required.
- Work with colleagues and peers both within Brookfield and externally by developing strong networks with consultants and industry professionals to continue to develop Brookfield’s infrastructure profile and business in Asia-Pacific
- Participate in special projects as required
Qualifications/Experience/Skills
- Experience in business development, corporate strategy, financial analysis, transaction execution and corporate finance
- 1-2 years of relevant experience in private equity/investment banking/ strategy consulting/accounting firm
- High level of proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications typically required within an investment analysis role
Key Competencies
- Bilingual in Korean and English to the highest professional standards, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and proactively
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to think laterally for the benefit of the division and company as a whole
- Team-oriented; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships at all levels in the organisation
- Strong technical skills, including:
- strong financial analysis
- rigorous approach
- attention to detail
- good understanding of the end-to-end deal process
- clear verbal communication
- succinct written communication for bid and investment business cases
- Creative thinker
- Persuades and negotiates with counterparties
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