Principal, Digital Infrastructure Private Equity - AIP

About this role

Overview:  

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock, is a leading infrastructure investor that specializes in investing in, owning, and operating some of the largest and most complex assets across the energy, transport, digital infrastructure, and water and waste management sectors. 

GIP’s scaled platform has over $189 billion in assets under management. We believe that our focus on real infrastructure assets, combined with our deep proprietary origination network and comprehensive operational expertise, enables us to be responsible stewards of our clients’ capital and create positive economic impact for communities.

Position Summary: 

GIP is seeking to hire a Principal to join its Digital Infrastructure Private Equity investment team. The Principal will play a leading role in sourcing, evaluating, structuring, negotiating, financing, executing, and monitoring investments across data centers and other digital infrastructure subsectors, on behalf of both GIP’s Flagship Fund and the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership (AIP) fund.

Principals own transactions from origination through execution, lead deal teams, engage with senior management teams and counterparties, and contribute to portfolio value creation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Due Diligence & Deal Execution: Lead end‑to‑end transaction execution, including underwriting, financial modeling, structuring, due diligence, legal documentation, negotiation, and closing. Identify and mitigate investment risks through deep analytical and sector expertise. Provide input and direction on critical assumptions, operating, and financing drivers.
• Origination & Strategy: Source and identify digital infrastructure investment opportunities, including platform investments, joint ventures, add on acquisitions, and related financings.
• Investment Committee: Drive investment committee materials and present investment recommendations with clarity, rigor, and conviction.
• Portfolio Oversight & Value Creation: Monitor and support portfolio companies on strategy, budgeting, capital allocation, corporate development, and exit planning. Work closely with GIP’s Business Improvement team to identify and execute post‑close value creation and growth initiatives.
• Team & Relationship Building: Lead and mentor junior team members; build and maintain strong relationships with management teams, boards, advisors, co‑investors, and other industry participants.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in private equity investing and/or investment banking, with a strong preference for prior private equity experience
• Deep sector expertise in digital infrastructure, including data centers, with a strong understanding of market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and regulatory considerations
• Proven track record of originating, leading, and executing complex transactions
• Superior financial modeling, valuation, and risk assessment skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead deal teams and manage multiple workstreams independently
• Exceptional negotiation, influencing, and communication skills
• Strong work ethic, sound judgment, and a high degree of professionalism and integrity
• Focus on talent development, with the ability to provide and receive feedback effectively
• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic background

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$250,000.00 - USD$300,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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