Investment Analyst Internship (6 months) - Munich based

Investment Analyst Internship / Working Student – Vauban Infrastructure Partners – Munich

vauban-ip.com

Location: Munich

Start: Flexible

Duration: 6 months

1/Activity description

Vauban Infrastructure Partners is a leading core infrastructure asset manager focused on long-term sustainable core infrastructure investments that create a lasting impact on the communities they serve. Vauban invests in brownfield and greenfield mid-market assets with a long-term yield driven strategy that matches the underlying nature of the assets.

Vauban was founded in 2019 as a spin-off from Natixis Investment Managers and is headquartered in Paris. It has subsidiaries in Munich, New York and Luxembourg and employs over 80 professionals. Today, Vauban manages over EUR 10 billion across its core and value add infrastructure funds, and has invested in over 80 assets across four sectors: digital infrastructure, energy transition, sustainable mobility, and social infrastructure:

For the Munich office, we are looking to hire an investment analyst intern or working student for 6 months, with an optional opportunity for transition to a full-time position thereafter. This is a unique opportunity to join a team of highly skilled professionals, working closely with a Munich based investment director, vice president and investor relations director whilst also having meaningful exposure to the wider Vauban team in Paris.

During the duration of the internship, the intern or working student will work on deal origination, M&A execution and asset management work streams, as well as on capital raising and client reporting activities. The intern or working student will also participate in an onboarding week in Paris.

Additional travel may be necessary on a case-by-case basis.

2/Job description

Origination and investment

·Participation in origination of new investment opportunities, including analysis of market sectors, clients and strategic partners.

·Identify, research, and perform financial analysis of potential investment opportunities.

·Synthesize investment opportunities in well-reasoned investment memoranda for consideration in internal committees and non-binding / binding offer phases.

·Contribute to key due diligence workstreams with M&A transaction processes, including review and analysis of commercial, technical, ESG and legal advisory deliverables.

·Model cash flow projections and scenarios, including sensitivities and risk analyses.

·Support in asset management, incl. monitoring of performance of portfolio companies, preparation and review of board packs, internal memoranda and quarterly reporting

Skills

·Strong analytical and organisational skills

·Entrepreneurial approach

·Understanding of relevant business models and KPIs

·Financial modelling

·Ability to work collaboratively and manage stakeholders.

·Advanced oral and writing skills

Investor Relations

·Support company’s capital raising efforts.

·Preparation of client presentations

·Research, identification, and analysis of potential clients to assess investment appetite.

Skills

·Effective communication skills (verbal, written and graphic).

·Understanding of financial markets, financial reports, and data tools

3/Desired Profile

·Student at Business School, Engineering School or University with background in corporate finance.

·Master’s student, final year student, gap year or end-of-studies internship.

·Strong analytical skills, sound investment judgement (previous modelling experience is a plus)

·Prior experience in consulting firm, financial institution or other meaningful experience is desired.

·Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word

·Fluent, or at least professional proficiency, in German and English

·Autonomy, precision, initiative and team spirit, good integration skills

·German work authorisation

4/Internship requirements

·Internship agreement mandatory

·Compensation: competitive – defined by Vauban Infrastructure Partners compensation grid.

To apply : please send your curriculum vitae and a cover letter to: and with the reference "Investment Analyst Internship - Munich"