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Financial modeling
Valuation analysis
LBO structuring
Infrastructure investment analysis
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Clara R.
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Ardian
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Key skills
Financial modeling, Valuation analysis, LBO structuring
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from leading university, Advanced Master's degree preferred
Typical backgrounds
Private equity internships, M&A advisory
Experience
Internship level with relevant prior internship experience
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Role overview
Infrastructure private equity internship at Ardian London focusing on deal analysis, financial modeling, and portfolio management across the full investment lifecycle
Outstanding academic credentials with prior internship experience in M&A, strategy consulting, leveraged finance, private equity, infrastructure, or transaction services at leading firms
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High competition from candidates with Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, McKinsey, BCG internships, plus those with direct PE experience at KKR, Blackstone, or other infrastructure-focused funds
Bulge bracket banking interns
MBB consulting interns
Direct PE internship experience
Risk
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High rejection risk if you lack demonstrable financial modeling experience from previous internships or cannot show exposure to PE, M&A, or consulting at recognized firms
No financial modeling experience
Lack of relevant internship background
Generic applications without PE focus
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Overview
This infrastructure private equity internship offers comprehensive exposure to the full investment lifecycle at global finance firm. You will support deal teams in identifying, analyzing, and executing investment opportunities while contributing to asset management activities across the existing portfolio. The role provides hands-on experience in financial modeling, valuation analysis, and client communication within the infrastructure investment space.
Key Responsibilities
- Support investment teams with financial analysis, valuation, and modeling for potential infrastructure investments
- Create and review complex financial models including business forecasts, valuation analysis, and sensitivity testing
- Prepare internal deal materials including investment memoranda and valuation presentations
- Analyze new deal opportunities and evaluate investment parameters across different countries and sectors
- Assist with asset management activities such as debt refinancing coordination and growth initiative implementation
- Support co-investment activities by liaising between deal teams and potential co-investors
- Prepare regular asset management reporting and participate in client communications
- Collaborate with team members across multiple geographic locations
Skills & Experience
- Outstanding academic qualifications from a leading business school or university
- Completed Bachelor\'s degree or advanced Master\'s degree
- Prior internship experience in M&A, strategy consulting, leveraged finance, private equity, infrastructure, or transaction services at a leading auditing firm
- Strong understanding of private equity fundamentals and commercial dynamics
- Proficiency in financial statement analysis and valuation techniques
- Experience with financial modeling and LBO structuring
- Advanced competency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Strong quantitative, qualitative, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure as part of a team
- Intellectual rigor and strong organizational capabilities
Why This Role Stands Out
This internship provides a comprehensive view of infrastructure private equity from deal sourcing through asset management and client relations. You will gain direct exposure to complex financial modeling, work with senior investment professionals, and interact with clients and external stakeholders across multiple geographies. The role offers significant learning opportunities in both transaction execution and ongoing portfolio management within the infrastructure sector.