Senior Associate

Work as a member of Meridiam investment team to develop infrastructure projects under the public-private partnership model. This includes in particular the following:

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  Responsible 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;
• Assist in the preparation of consortium arrangements including teaming agreements;
• Participate in the review and negotiation of legal documents, including concession agreements, design-build agreements, operating agreements and finance documents;
• 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 financial analysis of the project and in the optimization of the project economics by:

ü Performing detailed analysis of financial model;

ü Analyzing potential financial alternatives;

ü Running sensitivities.

• Responsible for the drafting of all internal memoranda to be presented to the Management;
• Lead the selection process and coordination of all consultants/advisers (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;
• Coordinate with internal Finance group for all relevant matters; and
• Other ad-hoc work to be performed in the day-to-day activity of the fund manager.

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  3-5 years of experience in project or infrastructure finance
• A degree in Economics, Finance or Engineering
• Strong ability to work collaboratively in a small team, proactive and able to take initiatives;
• Solid project management, leadership, 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.