Associate, Private Equity Infrastructure

CDPQ; Paris; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global investment group in Paris is looking for an analyst to support investment transactions and post-investment work. The role involves analyzing investment opportunities, developing financial models, and assisting Directors with research initiatives. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in finance or engineering, 3 to 5 years of experience in private equity or investment banking, and excellent analytical skills. Proficiency in French and English is required, with knowledge of additional languages being an asset.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in private equity, infrastructure, or investment banking.
• Familiarity with sectors within infrastructure (transport, ports, airports, energy, renewables, telecoms, etc.) is an asset.
• Mastery of French and English both spoken and written.
• Knowledge of other European languages is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Participate actively in the analysis of investment opportunities.
• Develop and review detailed financial models.
• Provide advice on valuations of potential investments.
• Support coordination of due diligence processes.
• Assist in negotiations of transaction agreements.

Connaissances

Critical and analytical thinking

Commitment energy and proactivity

Collaboration humility and diplomacy

Ability to manage stress and priorities

Sense of initiative

Adaptability in the face of change

Formation

Bachelors degree in finance, economics, accounting or engineering

Masters degree in finance or engineering (MBA, MSc, etc.)

Outils

Microsoft Office (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 team in Paris the successful candidate will support La Caisses ongoing efforts toward its business objectives by working on transactions and by supporting the post‑investment work of La Caisses assets in Europe. They will also assist the Directors in various research and strategic initiatives.

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;

• Lead the drafting of authorisation documents for new investment opportunities;

• Assist the main colleagues in negotiations of transaction agreements and shareholding structures;

• Help develop business and strategic plans;

• Proactively monitor financial and operational indicators as well as financial reports of portfolio companies;

• Contribute to the portfolios value added by analysing key industry trends in and strategic issues for portfolio companies;

• Prepare internal and external reports on portfolio companies;

• Conduct in‑depth research on trends and fundamentals of the covered sector: proactively follow market news and collect information from relevant sources;

• Produce detailed analysis of the infrastructure sectors key challenges and recommend strategies for implementation;

• Produce sectoral studies on potential target markets to be developed;

• Develop effective tools for research and market surveillance.

What makes you unique

• Critical and analytical thinking;

• Commitment energy and proactivity;

• Ability to manage stress and priorities;

• Collaboration humility and diplomacy;

• Sense of initiative;

• Adaptability in the face of change.

What you bring

• Bachelors degree in finance economicsaccounting or engineering;

• Masters degree in finance or engineering (MBA MSC etc.) an asset;

• From three (3) to five (5) years of experience in private equity infrastructure or investment banking;

• Familiarity with sectors within infrastructure (transport ports airports energy renewables telecoms etc.) an asset;

• Excellent abilities in financial analysis and modelling;

• In‑depth knowledge of and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint);

• Mastery of French and English both spoken and written;

• Knowledge of other European languages an asset.

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

We carefully review each application and directly contact those selected for an interview.

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.

Studies show that women and individuals from groups that are traditionally underrepresented are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements. If youre interested in this job but you dont meet all the criteria apply anyway!