Summer Intern Analyst

About Meridiam

Meridiam is a global investor, developer, and asset manager of sustainable infrastructure with a 20-year track record of delivering and operating transformational infrastructure projects. Meridiam specializes in greenfield infrastructure development, with a particular expertise in managing development and construction risk and a focus on three core sectors: sustainable mobility, critical public services and innovative low carbon solutions.

Meridiam has employed a long-term, “build and hold” investment strategy since its inception in 2005. Core to its values, Meridiam believes that aligning the interests between the public and private sector leads to the development of critical solutions focused on meeting the collective needs of the stakeholders benefitting from the infrastructure. Meridiam is focused in addressing what we believe are the world's most pressing challenges – building resilient communities, tackling climate change and protecting the environment.

Meridiam has ten offices and 390+ employees across the Americas, Europe and Africa; has delivered over $90 billion in total infrastructure investments in more than 125 projects around the world; and has more than $24 billion of assets currently under management.

As a Certified B Corporation™ in the United States and a “société a mission” under French Law, Meridiam has integrated commitments to social and environmental sustainability alongside its business strategy to deliver both financial returns for its investors and impact in line with the UN Sustainable Development Agenda. 

Position Summary

Meridiam is seeking an intern to join its North American headquarters in Washington, D.C for either (i) an 8-week full time summer internship lasting from late June to August 2026 or (ii) a part-time internship requiring at a minimum 15 hours of onsite work per week, from January to June 2025. 

Meridiam’s internship program provides a unique opportunity for students to gain practical experience in developing, financing, and managing sustainable infrastructure and energy projects.

Meridiam seeks driven young professionals eager to thrive in a dynamic, multicultural environment. Meridiam is a unique asset manager, that offers opportunities to tackle complex infrastructure challenges while building valuable connections with industry leaders and experts. Meridiam’s collaborative culture emphasizes entrepreneurship and ambition, aligning with its investment approach.

Meridiam is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

Meridiam will consider qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the DC Fair Chance Act.

Candidates should be able to provide proof of U.S citizenship or legal right to work in the United States.

Duties and Responsibilities

The candidate will support the operational team to develop and manage infrastructure and energy projects. This could include duties and responsibilities such as:

• Support the team with any research assignment;
• Support the team for the preparation and timely submission of all deliverables required during each phase of the project (RFQ, RFP, closing);
• Perform general risk analysis of the investment opportunities;
• Assist in the preparation of consortium arrangements including teaming agreements;
• Assist in the review and negotiation of legal documents, including concession agreements, design-build agreements, operating agreements and finance documents;
• Assist in the due diligence process, including liaising with respective advisers (legal, technical, insurance, model audit) and coordinating required input from construction and operation partners;
• Support in the financial analysis of the investment opportunities and in the optimization of the business case by:
  • Performing detailed analysis of the financial model
  • Analyzing potential financial alternatives
  • Running scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Participate in the drafting of all internal memoranda to be presented to management;
• Participate in origination of new opportunities, including performing analysis of market sectors, public sector clients and design, construction or operation partners;
• Participate in the ESG process including all relevant due diligence and implementation of mitigation measures required;

Skills and Specifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student in Engineering, Economics or Finance or another related field;
• Relevant experience of working on infrastructure or energy related projects within an industrial group, leading project finance bank, private equity firm, fund or investment group including due diligence and transaction execution experience is a plus;
• Strong ability to work collaboratively in a small team, proactive and able to take initiative;
• Solid coordination and organizational skills;
• Self-motivated and demonstrated capacity to propose and take on new initiatives;
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Financial modelling skills within project finance or private equity is a plus;