Intern Infrastructure Equity

About Schroders Group

Schroders is a leading provider of active asset management, advisory and wealth management services and is widely recognised as a leader in sustainability. Few investment managers can match the combination of capabilities and global reach that Schroders offers. This breadth of services across public and private markets allows for distinctive solutions for the diverse needs of clients, who look to Schroders to provide superior long-term investment outcomes.

Schroders Capital

Schroders Capital is the private markets business of Schroders with $97bn of AUM. We work as a global network of specialised, entrepreneurial teams. We combine a global perspective with local market expertise to serve institutional and private wealth clients. Our offering spans the private markets universe and provides access to unique capabilities across private debt and credit alternatives, real estate equity, private equity, and infrastructure equity.

The firm has deep expertise in creating bespoke solutions for institutional clients and is committed to providing scalable capabilities across the spectrum of risk, return and sustainability and impact objectives.

Supported by the resources, experience, and institutional framework of one of the world’s leading asset managers, Schroders Capital is dedicated to helping investors achieve their goals and is at the forefront of product innovation to meet the evolving needs of investors.

We see our role as being a driver of positive change drawing on deep skills to select, acquire, and improve the assets we own.

The team

Since forming in 2015, Schroders Capital Infrastructure has successfully raised and invested over €4.6bn in equity and debt, focusing on European infrastructure assets. The team comprises 27 employees based in Paris and London and is experiencing rapid growth. The role will be within the Infrastructure Equity team comprising 5 people. 

Who we're looking for

We are looking for an Investment Intern in the infrastructure sector. You will be working in Paris and focus on Private Equity investments. 

As part of Schroders Capital Infrastructure, you will assist team members in the origination, structuring and execution of infrastructure investments on behalf of institutional investors. We focus on three main investment themes: essential infrastructure, energy transition and digital transformation. You will have the opportunity to work on infrastructure transactions across several sectors, including renewable energy (wind and solar farms), communication (towers, fibre), social (health, education) and transportation.

What you'll do

The intern will have significant responsibilities from day one and become an integral part of the team, with high levels of interaction with investment professionals, legal and financial advisors, and executive managers of the invested companies. Key responsibilities for the intern will include: 

• Assist team members in opportunities analysis, business plan review and due diligence, deal structuring and execution as well as management of existing investments
• Draft investment committee memos and all type of materials supporting pitch and external / internal presentations
• Run financial models and assess the impact of alternative assumptions
• Monitor market data and provide support on ESG related items
• Prepare reporting for assets under management to clients

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

• Degree either completed or due to complete from leading business school, engineering school or university
• Excellent academic background
• One previous internship in one of the following areas is beneficial: M&A, Project Finance, Private Equity or Consulting 
• Fluency in English and French
• Strong analytical and writing skills
• Team working spirit – willingness to learn and to evolve in a team with a flat structure
• Interest in the Infrastructure sector

We recognise potential, whoever you are 

Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer: you are welcome here regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or any other protected characteristics.