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:

·         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.

·         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.