Infrastructure Analyst (MF)

Ardian; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm is seeking a driven Analyst to join their infrastructure investment team in London. The role involves contributing to investment analyses, managing financial models, and assisting with portfolio management. Ideal candidates will have 2 to 3 years of experience in investment banking or private equity, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. This is a full-time position offering a collaborative environment and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of full-time experience in a tier 1 investment banking division or private equity firm.
• Experience in financial modeling and analysis.
• Fluency in English; ideally a second European language.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the review and analysis of investment opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation of legal documentation for transactions.
• Monitor portfolio companies and prepare governance body meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Proactive style

Team spirit

Education

Outstanding academic qualifications from a leading university or business school

Job description

This position offers a unique opportunity to join Ardian Infrastructures investment team as an Analyst which today manages $41 billion in assets and has made more than 70 investments since its launch. You will be based in the London office assigned to European generalist funds and will have the opportunity to collaborate with team members from all offices (nearly 70 people worldwide). You may be required to travel abroad.

Investment

• Contribution to the review of investment opportunities and the detailed analysis of the selected targets
• Financial modeling in Excel: business plan, capital structure, financing, valuation
• Participation in the due diligence process of investment targets (including the management of certain projects independently)
• Assistance in the preparation of legal documentation for transactions (including financing and structuring aspects)
• Preparation of internal valuation presentations and drafting of memoranda for the investment committee
• Participation in the syndication process with investors of European generalist funds

Asset management

• Monitoring of the portfolio companies in which Ardian Infrastructure funds are invested in particular preparation of governance body meetings (supervisory board and committees)
• Updating the financial models used as a basis for the quarterly valuation of our investments
• Preparation of internal and investor reporting documents for our European generalist funds
• Contribution to the disposal processes of portfolio companies where applicable

Transversal

• Research on new sectors or geographies
• Participation in the fundraising process
• Participation in the consolidated reporting process at the portfolio level
• Contribution to specific quantitative analysis or transformation / monitoring projects of our portfolio (decarbonization, digitalization…)

Profile

• 2 to 3 years of full-time experience in a tier 1 investment banking division or private equity firm. Ideally experience in the infrastructure sector
• Outstanding academic qualifications with relevant coursework from a leading university or business school

Fluency in English; ideally a second European language

Strong previous experience working on and having ownership of complex financial models

Interest in energy, digital and transport sectors

Required Skills

• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
• Driven and highly motivated
• Rigorous and efficient
• Curious and keen to learn
• Proactive style and ability to work autonomously
• Willingness to step up
• Team spirit and very good communication skills

Key Skills

• Installation
• Maintenance
• Repair
• Quality Assurance
• Active Directory
• End user
• Access Points
• Deskside Support
• Infrastructure Development
• Project Management
• Quality Control
• Troubleshoot
• User Accounts
• Desktop
• Setup
• Hardware
• Technical Support

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary: 2 - 3