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At La Caisse:
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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.
Within the Infrastructure Private Equity team in Paris, the successful candidate will support La Caisse’s ongoing efforts toward its business objectives by working on transactions and by supporting the post-investment work on infrastructure assets in the European portfolio. They will also assist the team in various research and strategic initiatives, while getting exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects and complex transactions.
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 in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders;
Lead the drafting of investment committee memos for new investment opportunities;
Assist senior colleagues in negotiations of transaction agreements and shareholding structures;
Prepare internal and external reports on portfolio companies;
Monitor market trends and regulatory developments affecting infrastructure investments and prepare sectoral studies on potential target markets to develop.
What makes you unique
Critical and analytical thinking;
Commitment, energy, and proactivity;
Ability to manage stress and priorities;
Collaboration, humility and diplomacy.
What you bring
Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting or engineering;
Master’s degree in finance or engineering (MBA, MSC, etc.), an asset;
Up to three (3) years of full-time experience in investment banking, private equity or infrastructure;
Recent university graduates with relevant internship experience will also be considered
Excellent abilities in financial analysis and modelling;
In-depth knowledge of and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint);
Familiarity with sectors within infrastructure (transport, ports, airports, energy, renewables, telecoms, etc.), an asset;
Mastery of French and English, both spoken and written;
Knowledge of other European languages, an asset.
La Caisse is a world leader in infrastructure investments, with more than 25 years of experience. Our team makes direct investments in companies involved in various types of infrastructure in the developed markets as well as in targeted growth markets. These assets include ports, airports, highways, wind farms, public transit systems, and energy transportation and distribution networks.
The infrastructure portfolio comprises over CAD$74,5 billion in assets worldwide, including leading European assets such as Eurostar Group, Velto Renewables, and Sizewell C.
Feeling that my role is important. Having fun every day. Growing in step with my ambitions. Earning compensation that reflects my contribution. That’s 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 you’re interested in this job but you don’t meet all the criteria, apply anyway!