Analyst

About Meridiam

Meridiam was founded in 2005 by Thierry Déau, with the belief that the alignment of interests between the public and private sector can provide critical solutions to the collective needs of communities. Meridiam is an independent investment company and an asset manager. It is a Benefit Corporation under French law and received in 2022 the international BCorp certification.

The firm specializes in the development, financing, and long-term management of sustainable public infrastructure in three core sectors: sustainable mobility, critical public services and innovative low carbon solutions. With offices in Addis Ababa, Amman, Dakar, Istanbul, Johannesburg, Libreville, Luxembourg, Washington DC, New York, Vienna and Paris, Meridiam currently manages US$20 billion and more than 120 projects.

Meridiam is certified ISO 9001: 2015, Advanced Sustainability Rating by VigeoEiris (Moody's), ISO 37001 Anti-Corruption certification by AFNOR and applies a proprietary methodology in relation to ESG and impact based on United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Ihre Aufgaben

The Meridiam Hub (spread across the organization) contributes to Meridiam's mission through the following core activities:

• Leading the Portfolio Management reporting process to support internal steering of the portfolio alongside the ongoing external reporting to Meridiam's Investors. This includes also continuous collection of key data relating to the Portfolio to support ongoing compliance and ensuring the organisations collective memory is retained.

• Contributing to Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement through managing and overseeing core activities to share knowledge between assets and within Meridiam teams to support Business Development, Project Development and ongoing external communications with our wide range of stakeholders. This includes also contributing to a range of other specific activities including secondaries, fundraising and other miscellaneous activities.

  The Meridiam Hub is spread across the organization, with 13 staff positioned in Europe, Africa and North America. The Analyst will have exposure to all kinds of infrastructure projects through the portfolio, gaining a deep understanding of project finance, operations and standard investor's requests.

  1/3 for Portfolio Management or Development/Investment of infrastructure projects in Africa

  Your missions

  Meridiam Hub role:

  The Analyst will assist the Meridiam Hub team on the following topics:

• Preparation of the quarterly reports (internal reports as well as investors' reports), including ESG specific reports

• Contribute to Knowledge sharing initiatives within the Hub. This can include the preparation organization and coordination of webinars, case studies showcasing assets' ESG efforts, etc.

• Support quarterly valuation process of assets

• Feed ad hoc due diligence/queries process as required

• S/he will also be in close contact and provide ad hoc support to the Valuation team, Investors Relations team, the ESG/SDG team and some Projects Companies (SPVs).

  Portfolio Management / Development/Investment role:

  The Analyst will assist the Dakar Team on the following topics:

• Participate in developing projects including activities on site, with the local communities and authorities

• Support the team in charge of managing and monitoring the African portfolio comprising very diverse Assets in both the transportation and energy sector (Solar power plants, Airports, Ports, Hydropower dam, etc..)

• Participate in the ESG process including all relevant due diligence and implementation of mitigation measures required

• Support the team for the preparation and timely submission of all deliverables required during each phase of the project (RFQ, RFP, closing);

• Participate in the general risk analysis of the project;

• Participate in the due diligence process, including liaising with respective advisers (legal, technical, insurance, model audit) and coordinating required input from construction and operation partners;

• Participate in the debt raising process, including dealing with banks, capital markets providers and ratings agencies;

• Participate in the review and negotiation of legal documents, including concession agreements, design-build agreements, operating agreements and finance documents;

• Participate in the financial analysis of the project and in the optimization of the project economics by:

• Performing development and detailed analysis of financial model;

• Analyzing potential financial alternatives;

• Running sensitivities.

• Participate in the drafting of internal memoranda to be presented to the Management;

• Assist in the selection process and coordination of all consultants/advisors (legal, financial, technical, insurance, accounting, tax, etc.);

• Participate in origination of new opportunities, including performing analysis of market sectors, public sector clients and design, construction or operation partners

Ihr Profil

• 1-2 years of experience in infrastructure development or project finance

• A Master's degree in Economics, Finance or Engineering

• Keen interest in project finance and ESG

• Entrepreneurial, demonstrated capacity of work, adaptability and ability to learn quickly new topics

• Excellent written and oral communications skills in French and English

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize effectively

• Ability to interact with colleagues in a self-managed team structure

• Demonstrated ability to take initiatives and to multitask in a fast-paced environment,

• You must be at least 18 years old and not yet 29 years old: you must be 28 years old at the time of your departure for the assignment, knowing that a V.I.E. contract always starts on the 1st of each month.

• You must be a French citizen or a citizen of a European Economic Area country. If you are a French citizen or a dual national, you must be in compliance with France's national service obligations (Defense Identification Number).

• Empty/no criminal record.

Wir bieten Ihnen

The proposed contract is a "Volontaire International en Entreprise" (VIE) for an initial period of 12 months, renewable for up to 18 months, which expected start date is January 2024. The package will be typical of Business France package. In addition to a monthly allowance paid to the candidate, the company will cover transportation costs from France to Dakar (according to Business France standards), accommodation in Dakar (studio/apartment) and in the field, as well as medical insurance provided by Business France.