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
