Investment Associate

6w1 month ago

ITE Management

London, GB · Full-time · £90,000 – £130,000

About this role

ITE Management, a leading investment manager specializing in the transportation sector, is looking for an investment associate to join its dynamic and rapidly growing Investment team in London. Founded in 2014, the firm targets real asset investment opportunities that are cash yielding with downside protection, benefiting from deep relationships and expertise. Today, it manages over $12bn of assets globally across rail, intermodal, aviation, and emerging technology strategies.

The successful candidate will be an integral member of a small, dynamic deal team, providing immediate exposure to senior leadership and meaningful responsibility from day one. Work on a broad range of high-profile transactions in the transportation space, including investments across portfolios of assets and operating platforms, development of joint ventures with world-class operating partners, and strategic financings. This role offers significant breadth and depth across European geographies, industries and investment structures.

Key responsibilities include conducting fundamental valuation and financial modelling, performing detailed analysis of financial statements, operating metrics and market dynamics, and supporting end-to-end deal execution. Engage directly with management teams, advisors, lenders and operating partners, while reviewing legal documentation and preparing investment memos. Contribute to portfolio monitoring, performance analysis and value-creation initiatives in a lean environment.

Join to help build and shape the new London office within an established global platform. Gain exposure to complex and impactful transactions with meaningful responsibility early on in a collaborative culture that values analytical rigor, creativity and professional growth. Benefit from long-term career development opportunities in transportation investment.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in private equity, infrastructure or credit investing, and/or investment banking. Familiarity with the transportation sector is a plus
Strong academic record with a bachelor’s or master’s degree (or equivalent) from a top-tier institution, ideally in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or a related field
Excellent financial modelling and valuation skills, with proficiency in Excel and financial analysis
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
Rigorous attention to detail, intellectual curiosity and the ability to think critically
A self-starter mentality with the ability to thrive in a lean, fast-paced environment
An interest in transportation, real assets and long-term fundamental investing
Proficiency in English. Fluency in another European language (e.g. French, German or Italian) is a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct fundamental valuation and financial modelling for potential transactions
Perform detailed analysis of financial statements, operating metrics and market dynamics
Support end-to-end deal execution, including due diligence, structuring, negotiations and closing
Review and help coordinate legal documentation, commercial contracts and transaction materials
Prepare high-quality investment memos and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Engage directly with management teams, advisors, lenders and operating partners
Contribute to portfolio monitoring, performance analysis and value-creation initiatives

Benefits

A unique opportunity to help build and shape the new London office within an established global platform
Exposure to complex and impactful transactions with meaningful responsibility early on
A collaborative culture that values analytical rigor, creativity and professional growth
Long-term career development opportunities