Senior Associate

• Contribute to the collection of information for investor ad hoc requests and participate in legal and commercial due diligence for investors
• Participate to the origination of new opportunities, including performing analysis of market sectors & industries, public sector clients and design, construction or operation partners
• Participate to the development of Meridiam activities in the Southern Africa region, so as to identify and qualify markets and targeted project in line with fund documentation
• Lead the preparation and timely submission of all deliverables required during each phase of the project (RFQ, RFP, closing)
• Lead the general risk analysis of the project
• Lead in the preparation of consortium arrangements including teaming agreements
• Lead the review and negotiation of legal documents, including concession agreements, design-build agreements, operating agreements and finance documents
• Manage the due diligence process, including liaising with respective advisers (legal, technical, insurance, model audit) and coordinating required input from construction and operation partners
• Manage the debt raising process, including dealing with banks, capital markets providers and ratings agencies
• Manage the financial analysis of the project and in the optimization of the project economics by: Performing detailed analysis of financial model
• Analyzing potential financial alternatives
• Running sensitivities
• Manage the drafting of all internal memoranda to be presented to the Management so as to secure approval for Meridiam Investment
• Manage the selection process and coordination of consultants/advisers (legal, financial, technical, insurance, accounting, tax, etc.)
• Manage the ESG process including all relevant due diligence and implementation of mitigation measures and ESIA ation plans as required and in line with ESG/SDG methodology
• Coordinate with Corporate, Finance and HR teams for all relevant matters
• Manage the delivery of the project on time and budget, ensuring Meridiam commitments on both financial and non-financial value creation commitments are respects, and to the satisfaction of the public client, users, and community(-ies)
• Mitigate any potential negative impact on the expected long-term returns and yield to investors
• Propose reliable information for investor, ESG/SDG & financial reporting purposes
• Other ad-hoc tasks to be performed in the day-to-day activity of the fund manager and the project companies

• Advanced degree in Economics, Finance or Engineering or another related field
• From five to eight years’ relevant experience in project or infrastructure finance leading project finance bank, private equity firm, fund or investment group including due diligence and transaction execution experience is preferable
• Experience working on energy, mobility and water infrastructure projects in Public Private Partnerships model would be an asset
• Strong ability to work collaboratively in a small team, proactive and able to take initiatives
• Solid coordination and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Ability to recommend practical ways using innovation, good judgment, creativity and strategic thinking.

Experience working on energy, mobility and water infrastructure projects in Public Private Partnerships model would be an asset

comprehensive medical and life insurance benefits