Associate (2027 Start)
DigitalBridge is a leading global alternative asset manager focused exclusively on investing in digital infrastructure, including data centers, fiber networks, macro cell towers, edge infrastructure, and small cell networks. With $119B in assets under management and 30 years of experience, the firm acts as both investor and operator, actively managing its 45+ portfolio companies. Its clients are primarily institutional investors (LPs) seeking exposure to digital infrastructure and AI-enabling assets.
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About DigitalBridge
DigitalBridge is a global alternative asset manager dedicated to investing in digital infrastructure, positioning itself at the convergence of AI and next-generation digital infrastructure. The firm operates across sectors including data centers, fiber networks, macro cell towers, edge infrastructure, and small cell networks, managing $119B in assets under management across more than 45 portfolio companies with over 100 digital infrastructure professionals and 30 years of collective experience. Distinguishing itself as an investor-operator, DigitalBridge not only allocates capital but actively manages and scales its portfolio companies, building extensive industry relationships that generate proprietary investment opportunities. The firm offers multiple strategies including Digital Value Add Equity, Digital Core Plus, Digital Credit, Liquid Strategies, and DigitalBridge Ventures, serving institutional limited partners and investors seeking exposure to the digital infrastructure asset class. Recent activity includes forming Nippon Gateway Infrastructure, a new data center platform in Japan with JEXI, and a strategic combination with ArcLight to form a leading alternative asset manager at the convergence of power, AI, and digital infrastructure.
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About the Role
You will join the firm as a highly motivated team-oriented investment professional within our global digital infrastructure investment management business. You will be an integral part of the firm's transaction teams, involved in all aspects of originating and executing transactions, monitoring portfolio companies and evaluating follow-on transactions and exit opportunities. You will play an integral role in forecasting operating results and financial returns for potential new investments, thinking with an investor's mentality to identify key opportunities and due diligence items. You will frequently interact with investors, lenders, third-party advisors and senior partners, as well as senior management of acquisition targets and portfolio companies. You may be required to travel both domestically and internationally as part of the firm's global investment mandate.
Requirements
- Minimum 18 months of experience at a leading investment bank, private equity firm or comparable experience
- Previous M&A leveraged finance and financial sponsor backgrounds are preferred
- TMT and/or communication infrastructure experience is a plus, but not a prerequisite
- Strong academic record at a top undergraduate institution
- Exceptional financial modeling proficiency and analytical capabilities
- Close attention to detail coupled with strong presentation skills
- Organized, detail-oriented, positive attitude, work ethic and ability to multitask
- High level of maturity and integrity and hard work ethic
- Excellent English written and oral communication skills
- Self-motivated, ambitious, self-confident and humble
Responsibilities
- Perform financial modeling and analysis
- Conduct company valuation
- Conduct primary corporate and industry research
- Conduct company due diligence
- Create presentation materials for the firm's investors and investment committee
- Monitor operating and financial results of portfolio companies on an ongoing basis
- Assist portfolio companies with developing and executing strategic growth initiatives