About Lieef

Lieef is a private equity firm focused on scaling emerging infrastructure projects. We invest in infrastructure-like opportunities in nascent market segments, bringing institutional rigor and long-term capital to sectors poised for durable growth.

The Role

Lieef is seeking a highly motivated Associate or Senior Associate to join our Investment Team. This role offers hands-on exposure across the full investment lifecycle—from sourcing and diligence to execution and portfolio management. You will be a core member of deal teams, working closely with senior leadership and portfolio company management.

This is a small-team, high-responsibility environment with opportunities to be LP-facing and contribute to investor relations and fundraising. The right candidate will have meaningful ownership from day one.

Responsibilities

Investment Analysis & Execution

• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including project finance, LBO, and DCF analyses

• Conduct investment screening, thesis development, market research, competitive analysis, and diligence

• Analyze deal structures, financing options, and contractual arrangements

• Prepare investment committee memoranda and presentation materials

• Support transaction execution, including management discussions, legal coordination, and documentation

Portfolio Management & Value Creation

• Work with portfolio company management to monitor performance and support strategic initiatives

• Analyze add-on acquisitions, refinancings, and capital allocation decisions

• Assist with quarterly portfolio reviews and investor reporting

• Support exit planning and execution, including sales and recapitalizations

Origination & Market Intelligence

• Research emerging infrastructure themes and market trends

• Build relationships with industry participants, advisors, and intermediaries

• Contribute to proprietary sector insights and investment theses

Qualifications

Required

• 2–4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, infrastructure investing, project finance, or corporate development

• Strong financial modeling skills, including complex project finance structures

• Proven diligence and analytical capabilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, engineering, or related field

• Ability to work on-site in Irvine, CA on a hybrid basis (or relocate to Orange County)

Preferred

• Experience in infrastructure, energy, utilities, or related sectors

• Background in Power & Utilities, Energy, or Infrastructure investment banking

• Familiarity with project finance structures, PPAs, off-take agreements, and infrastructure contracts

• Genuine interest in building something new in the infrastructure space

Personal Attributes

• Entrepreneurial, self-directed, and comfortable with ambiguity

• Intellectually curious with strong commercial judgment

• Collaborative, accountable, and execution-oriented

• Passionate about infrastructure and emerging investment opportunities

What We Offer

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and investment decision-making

• Growing platform with active deal flow and institutional backing

• Competitive compensation including base salary, performance bonus, and carried interest

• Unlimited PTO

• Hybrid work environment (four days in office)

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

• EV lease assistance

• Relocation support for qualified candidates

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