Associate - Private Equity

About GDEV


GDEV makes private equity and private credit investments in middle-market sustainable infrastructure businesses. The GDEV team leverages deep experience in project development, structured finance, and operations to identify top-tier management teams and help them navigate periods of significant growth and change.


GDEV manages nearly half a billion dollars and has invested in over a dozen high growth companies. GDEV's investments include a wide range of sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy technologies, with a focus on distributed energy resources (DERs). Our sector expertise includes solar power, battery storage, hydroelectric generation, energy efficiency, electrified transport, and sustainable fuels.



Position Overview


GDEV seeks to hire a Pre-MBA Associate to join its investment team in New York City. The role offers exposure to all facets of the investment process, including sourcing, structuring, due diligence, financial analysis, and legal documentation. In addition to supporting new investments, the individual will work closely with portfolio companies to shape strategy and drive value creation throughout the investment period. The candidate will have the opportunity to join the group at an early stage and will be expected to grow quickly into a senior member of the team capable of leading and managing complex transactions.



What You Will Do At GDEV

• Screen new investment opportunities across multiple geographies and technologies within the sustainable infrastructure industry
• Build and evaluate complex financial models
• Conduct corporate and asset-level due diligence for new investment opportunities
• Prepare investment memoranda and other documents for GDEV's senior management team and investment committees
• Monitor portfolio investments, including frequent communication with management teams and review of periodic reporting materials
• Support and execute asset and corporate-level M&A and exit processes
• Raise third-party capital for portfolio companies at the project or corporate level
• Maintain and update valuation models for GDEV's quarterly valuation process and other internal analysis and administrative tasks
• Interact with third parties such as external counsel, lenders, the fund administrator, fund/transaction counsel, and other service providers

What You Will Bring to GDEV

• Bachelor's degree from a top-tier accredited four-year college or university
• 2-4 years' experience in private equity, investment banking, infrastructure investing, renewable energy development, and/or project finance
• Industry experience in real assets / industrials, with preference for expertise specifically in power and renewable energy
• Advanced Excel knowledge and ability to build and understand complex financial models
• Proficiency reviewing and understanding legal contracts
• Sound judgment: ability to assess risk-adjusted returns, synthesize complex information, and make investment recommendations, often with incomplete data
• Strong written and verbal communication: ability to distill complex financial and operational analysis into clear, compelling investment narratives for senior stakeholders
• Intellectual curiosity and entrepreneurial drive: passion for the energy transition and a builder's mentality suited to a fast-growing platform
• Location: New York, New York
• Job Type: Full-time

What GDEV Offers


GDEV provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. Base Annual Salary range information serves as a general guideline. The base annual salary range for this position in the New York City Metro Area is $135,000 to $ 160,000. Individual base annual salaries are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.


Eligible employees will have access to comprehensive insurance and benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short-term disability, Long-term disability,
• Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays

GDEV is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please contact Human Resources at: [email protected]. Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.

Federal law prohibits job discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability and genetic information.



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