ESG & Sustainability Analyst Internship

Meridiam was founded in 2005 by Thierry DEAU, with the belief that the alignment of interests between the public and private sectors can provide critical solutions to the collective needs of communities.

Meridiam is an independent investment firm specializing in developing, financing, and managing long-term and sustainable public infrastructure projects and assets in the mobility, energy transition and social infrastructure sectors. With offices in Addis Ababa, Amman, Dakar, Istanbul, Johannesburg, Libreville, Luxembourg, New York, Paris, Toronto and Vienna, Meridiam currently manages 18 billion euros of assets and more than 100 projects globally.

Meridiam is certified ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 26000, ISO 37001, and Advanced Sustainability Rating by Moody’s and operates on a proprietary methodology in relation to ESG and impact based on UNSDGs.

Meridiam is looking to fill its intern position within the ESG and Sustainability Team.

Your missions:

• Support for the implementation of Meridiam's Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) / Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) / Climate Change tools
  • Support for the update and application of the online ESG/SDG questionnaire for portfolio companies
  • Participating in the analysis of data from the ESG/SDG questionnaire for the preparation of various reports
  • Response to the ESG questionnaires of Meridiam's investors
  • Support for the follow-up of certain projects (to be identified upon arrival)
    • Reading of environmental and social (E&S) studies and preparation of summaries as needed
    • Participation in the follow-up of E&S consultants' work
    • Research on ESG, SDG and climate change issues
    • Preparation of various presentation documents and general communication support on these topics

Your Profile:

• Master’s degree in Finance or Business Management or equivalent, ideally final year of study and with a focus on ESG

• Clear interest in ESG, sustainability and climate change-related matters in project finance, expressed through specific courses and/or previous internship experiences

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

• Excellent written and oral communications skills in French and English

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize effectively

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

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

Expected start date of the internship : January 2025