Analyst, Private Equity Infrastructure

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ); Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) in Paris seeks a candidate to support its Infrastructure Private Equity team, working on transactions and post-investment work across European assets. You will perform financial modelling, due diligence coordination, and assist in negotiating agreements, with exposure to large-scale projects and sector studies.

Bachelor’s or Master’s in finance/engineering; up to three years’ experience; fluent French and English; strong Excel and PowerPoint;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting or engineering.
• Master’s degree in finance or engineering (MBA, MSC, etc.), an asset.
• Up to three years of full-time experience in investment banking, private equity or infrastructure.

Responsabilités

• Participate actively in analysis of investment opportunities.
• Develop and review detailed financial models and valuation assumptions.
• Provide advice on valuations using DCFs, multiples, etc.
• Support due diligence processes with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead drafting of investment committee memos for new opportunities.
• Assist in negotiations of transaction agreements and shareholding structures.
• Prepare internal and external reports on portfolio companies.
• Monitor market trends and regulatory developments in infrastructure.

Connaissances

Financial analysis

Financial modelling

French and English

Due diligence

Communication

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in finance/economics/accounting/engineering

Master’s degree in finance or engineering (MBA, MSC, etc.)

Outils

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Become invested in the community!

Join a global investment group and take pride in helping build a sustainable future.

At La Caisse:

• We value your unique contribution to a world-class team.
• We give you work that allows you to flourish and excel.
• We offer opportunities to learn from experts who generously share their knowledge.
• We are fully invested so that you can fulfil our mission every day.
  

Over the years, we have built a strong culture based on four pillars: ambition to push ourselves further, accountability to bring our convictions to life, openness to grow through creative ideas, and collaboration to drive us toward the best outcomes.

Job Description

Within the Infrastructure Private Equity team in Paris, the successful candidate will support La Caisse’s ongoing efforts toward its business objectives by working on transactions and by supporting the post-investment work on infrastructure assets in the European portfolio. They will also assist the team in various research and strategic initiatives, while getting exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects and complex transactions.

What you will do

• Participate actively in the analysis of investment opportunities;
• Develop and review detailed financial models and highlight key points of the investment thesis, including performing sensitivity analyses and reviewing financial projections and valuation assumptions;
• Provide advice on valuations of potential investments using the appropriate methodology (discounted cash flows, multiples, etc.);
• Support coordination of in-depth due diligence processes for investment opportunities in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders;
• Lead the drafting of investment committee memos for new investment opportunities;
• Assist senior colleagues in negotiations of transaction agreements and shareholding structures;
• Prepare internal and external reports on portfolio companies;
• Monitor market trends and regulatory developments affecting infrastructure investments and prepare sectoral studies on potential target markets to develop.

What makes you unique

• Critical and analytical thinking;
• Commitment, energy, and proactivity;
• Ability to manage stress and priorities;
• Collaboration, humility and diplomacy.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting or engineering;
• Master’s degree in finance or engineering (MBA, MSC, etc.), an asset;
• Up to three (3) years of full-time experience in investment banking, private equity or infrastructure;
• Recent university graduates with relevant internship experience will also be considered
• Excellent abilities in financial analysis and modelling;
• In-depth knowledge of and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint);
• Familiarity with sectors within infrastructure (transport, ports, airports, energy, renewables, telecoms, etc.), an asset;
• Mastery of French and English, both spoken and written;
• Knowledge of other European languages, an asset.

La Caisse is a world leader in infrastructure investments, with more than 25years of experience. Our team makes direct investments in companies involved in various types of infrastructure in the developed markets as well as in targeted growth markets. These assets include ports, airports, highways, wind farms, public transit systems, and energy transportation and distribution networks.

The infrastructure portfolio comprises over CAD$74,5 billion in assets worldwide, including leading European assets such as Eurostar Group, Velto Renewables, and Sizewell C.

Feeling that my role is important. Having fun every day. Growing in step with my ambitions. Earning compensation that reflects my contribution. That’s the professional experience La Caisse offers!

La Caisse offers equal employment opportunities to everyone. Women, visible/ethnic minorities, Indigenous people and individuals with disabilities are all encouraged to apply. La Caisse is also committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion as key values and sees them as a source of enrichment and pride for all its employees.* Please let us know if you require adopted measures for the recruiting process.