Investment Analyst - Natural Capital - Mirova

Natixis NY Branch; Paris; Hybride; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mirova, affiliated with Natixis Investment Managers, is seeking a Analyst for the Natural Capital team to help identify, execute and monitor investments in agri-food and forestry sectors. You will support LDN Fund and MSLF2, participating in the full investment cycle from origination to governance.

Based in Paris with a hybrid option, you will join an international team renowned for expertise, traveling abroad to meet funded companies and perform site visits, while contributing to sustainable

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate finance (investment, private equity, M&A, or investment banking).
• Ability to analyze markets and investment opportunities.
• Experience constructing and challenging financial models.

Responsabilités

• Participate in origination and execution of investments.
• Coordinate due diligence (commercial, financial, ESG, legal).
• Monitor portfolio performance and valuation.
• Contribute to investment platform development and tooling.
• Support investor relations and fundraising.

Connaissances

Investment analysis

Financial modeling

Due diligence coordination

Structuring transactions

English proficiency

Outils

Excel

Financial databases

Description du poste

• Permanent
• 21908
• Paris

Company Description

An entrepreneurial structure, Mirova is a conviction-driven asset management company dedicated to impact investing. It develops high-performing investment solutions for its individual and institutional clients, aimed at accelerating the transformation of our economy towards a sustainable model. Already a pioneer in sustainable investment, Mirova made the choice to become a mission-driven company in 2020 and obtained B Corp certification.

Mirova is an affiliated management company of Natixis Investment Managers. It develops a comprehensive approach to responsible investing by offering solutions across various asset classes: equities, fixed income, diversified investments, infrastructure, renewable energy, natural capital, private equity, and solidarity investments.

With €32 billion in assets under management as of the end of 2024 , Mirova relies on more than 240 employees in Paris, London, Singapore, and Boston, with strong growth prospects in Europe, Asia, and the United States.

Job Description

AsAnalystwithin the team Natural Capital, you will contribute to the identification, execution and monitoring of investments in the agri-food and forestry sectors.

Your missions will be part of the objective to support the transition towards regenerative agricultural practices and food systems that reconcile economic performance, preservation of natural capital and positive impact for local communities.

You will notably participate in the deployment and monitoring of investments by the Land Degradation Neutrality Fund (LDN Fund) and the Mirova Sustainable Land Fund 2 (MSLF2).

As part of an international team recognized for its expertise, you will be involved throughout the entire investment cycle:

Participate in the origination and execution of investments

• Identify and analyse new investment opportunities;

• Carry out financial analyses and modeling;

• Coordinate and monitor due diligence work (commercial, financial, technical, ESG, legal);

• Participate in exchanges with entrepreneurs, financial partners, and external advisors;

• Contribute to the negotiation and structuring of transactions;

• Prepare the files and notes presented to the investment committees;

• Conduct strategic analyses on new markets, sectors or geographies.

Travel abroad is to be expected in order to meet the funded companies, conduct site visits and evaluate projects on the ground.

Support portfolio management and monitoring

• Ensure the financial and operational monitoring of holdings;

• Contribute to the valuation of the portfolio and reporting exercises;

• Participate in the governance bodies of portfolio companies;

• Prepare notes and analyses for the portfolio monitoring committees.

Contribute to the development of the investment platform

• Participate in the continuous improvement of investment tools, methods and processes;

• Contribute to the capitalization of knowledge and sharing feedback within the team

• Contribute to cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and impact of funds.

Supporting investor relations and fundraising

• Participate in the preparation of reports, analyses, and presentations for investors;

• Contribute to the organization of investor meetings and other fund-related events;

• Support fundraising efforts and exchanges with institutional investors.

This position is based in Paris with the possibility to work from home.

We place our employees at the center of our attention. Internal mobility, career development and training programs allow you to grow and flourish throughout your journey.

You work in a hybrid, inclusive and collaborative working environment.

About the recruitment process

You will be contacted by one of our recruiters before meeting our business experts (manager, team member or business sector).

Required Skills/Qualifications/Experience

About you: If you recognize yourself in the following description, you are made to work with us! You have acquired a first successful experience in corporate finance (investment, private equity, M&A, Transaction Services or investment banking), ideally within a structure committed to impact investing. You master:

• The analysis of companies, markets and investment opportunities
• The construction and challenge of financial models
• Structuring and negotiating transactions
• Steering and coordinating due diligence work
• Analyze and negotiate legal and contractual documentation

You have excellent interpersonal skills, a very good ability to listen; you are:

• curious
• rigorous and enthusiastic
• you appreciate demanding and entrepreneurial environments.

You are proficient in English with a C1 level, Spanish skills would be appreciated.