ESG & Sustainability Analyst Internship

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

Meridiam is an independent investment Benefit Corporation and an asset manager. The firm specializes in the development, financing, and long-term management of sustainable public infrastructure in three core sectors - sustainable mobility, critical public services and innovative low carbon solutions - and invests in sustainable SMEs in Europe. With offices in Addis Ababa, Amman, Dakar, Istanbul, Johannesburg, Libreville, Luxembourg, Paris, Vienna and Washington, Meridiam manages over EUR23 billion and more than 130 projects to date.

Meridiam is certified ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 37001 Anti-Corruption certification by AFNOR and applies a unique methodology in relation to ESG and impact based on United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Your missions:

ESG & SDG Tools Management – Support

• Populate and maintain ESG/SDG assessment tools with data from portfolio companies.

• Perform basic checks on completeness and consistency of inputs.

Data Analysis & Reporting Support

• Compile and structure ESG/SDG data for dashboards and simple internal reports.

• Prepare draft charts and tables for senior team members to review.

Investor & Project Support (under supervision)

• Prepare data extracts and factual inputs for investor ESG questionnaires.

• Review environmental and social impact studies and draft short summaries.

Research & Communication

• Conduct desk research on ESG, SDG and climate topics related to infrastructure.

• Prepare slides/briefs to support internal and external ESG presentations.

Your Profile:

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s program (Sustainability, Environment, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Political Science or similar). 

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

• 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

• Understands data analysis techniques and tools, with the ability to interpret and visualize data

• 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 : September 2026