Investment Analyst, Private Equity Infrastructure/Energy Transition chez Schroders

We are looking for someone who will be acting as an Investment Analyst in the Private Equity infrastructure sector in Paris.

As part of Schroders Capital Infrastructure (legally known as Schroders Capital Management France SAS), you will play a key role in executing and managing PE infrastructure investments.

You will have the opportunity to work on infrastructure transactions across several sectors, with a more specific focus on energy transition.

About Schroders Group

Schroders is a leading provider of active asset management, advisory and wealth management services and is widely recognised as a leader in sustainability. Few investment managers can match the combination of capabilities and global reach that Schroders offers. This breadth of services across public and private markets allows for distinctive solutions for the diverse needs of clients, who look to Schroders to provide superior long-term investment outcomes.

About Schroders Capital

Schroders Capital is the private markets business of Schroders with $97bn of AUM. We work as a global network of specialised, entrepreneurial teams. We combine a global perspective with local market expertise to serve institutional and private wealth clients. Our offering spans the private markets universe and provides access to unique capabilities across private debt and credit alternatives, real estate equity, private equity, and infrastructure equity.

The firm has deep expertise in creating bespoke solutions for institutional clients and is committed to providing scalable capabilities across the spectrum of risk, return and sustainability and impact objectives.

Supported by the resources, experience, and institutional framework of one of the world’s leading asset managers, Schroders Capital is dedicated to helping investors achieve their goals and is at the forefront of product innovation to meet the evolving needs of investors.

We see our role as being a driver of positive change drawing on deep skills to select, acquire, and improve the assets we own.

The Team

Our Private Equity infrastructure sector in Paris is focused on impactful investments and is expanding its collaboration with Schroders Capital Greencoat, an equity infrastructure investment team based in London and Dublin. Our team specialises in investing in renewable energy and energy transition assets across the UK and Europe.

What You’ll Do

• Review investment opportunities
• Assist in deals execution (manage Due Diligence, draft Investment memos, run Excel models,..)
• Run complex financial models and simulate the impact of alternative assumptions
• Work with company management to deliver key strategic initiatives (such as financing-refinancing, new development projects, add-on acquisitions …etc)
• Identify and mitigate key asset risks alongside company management teams
• Implement and monitor reporting by investee companies and identify material deviations and actions required;
• Prepare and present quarterly reporting and valuation on portfolio companies to the Schroders Capital Investment Committee and to client investors
• Assist Managing Directors and distribution teams in preparing and presenting marketing materials.

The Knowledge, Experience And Qualifications You Need

• 1 to 2 years of experience within Infrastructure PE, Private Equity, Project Finance, M&A.
• Preferably a M&A advisor with strong modelling skills and infrastructure deal experience who is keen to move into a portfolio role;

What You’ll Be Like

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Capacity to develop and run Excel model, ideally with expertise on Infrastructure
• Self-motivated individual focused on growing the business.
• Team working spirit – willing to learn and to develop in a team with a flat structure

The Knowledge, Experience And Qualifications That Will Help

• Fluency in French is a strong plus

We Recognise Potential, Whoever You Are

Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought, facilitated by an inclusive culture, will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic..