Principal, Digital Infrastructure Private Equity - AIP

About the position

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a division of BlackRock, is seeking a Principal for its Digital Infrastructure Private Equity Investment Team. The Principal will play a leading role in identifying, evaluating, structuring, negotiating, and monitoring investments in data centers and other digital infrastructure subsectors.

Tasks

The main tasks include:

• Due Diligence & Deal Execution: Leading the execution of transactions, including underwriting, financial modeling, structuring, due diligence, legal documentation, negotiation, and closing.
• Identifying and executing investment opportunities in data centers and other digital infrastructure subsectors.
• Leading deal teams, engaging with senior management teams and counterparties, and contributing to portfolio value growth.

Requirements

The requirements for this position are:

• 10+ years of experience in private equity investing and/or investment banking, with a strong preference for prior private equity experience.
• 5+ years of experience in digital infrastructure, including data centers, fiber optics, cell towers, and landlines.
• Proven track record in initiating, managing, and executing complex transactions.
• Superior financial modeling, valuation, and risk assessment skills.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and execute deals and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent negotiation, influence, and communication skills.
• A strong work ethic, common sense, and a high degree of professionalism and integrity.

We offer

We offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• A robust retirement plan.
• Contribution to training costs.
• Comprehensive healthcare.
• Support for employees with children.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) to rest and relax.