Infrastructure Intern - February 2026 I New York

Ardian Infrastructure Team Internship

Interns in the Ardian Infrastructure team support the identification, analysis and execution of potential investment opportunities, as well as the management of existing portfolio assets.

They will gain a comprehensive understanding of infrastructure private equity investment, from deal sourcing and execution to asset and client management. Responsibilities include supporting investment teams in financial analysis, valuation, and modeling, analyzing new deal opportunities, and assisting with asset management activities such as debt refinancing and implementing growth initiatives.

Required skills include knowledge of financial analysis, valuation techniques, and modeling, along with proficiency in MS Office suite and strong interpersonal skills. Candidates should have completed or be in the process of completing a degree from a leading university or business school, and previous internships in areas such as private equity, M&A, or structured finance are beneficial. Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing, are essential, as interns will interact with various internal and external stakeholders, including Ardian clients, team members, and external parties, often across different geographical locations.

Fluency in English is also required.

The role

Interns in the Ardian Infrastructure team assist in the identification, analysis and execution of potential investment opportunities as well as asset management of existing portfolio assets. The internship will provide a global view on the world of infrastructure private equity investment from deal sourcing and execution to asset management and client management.

Job Responsibilities :

The intern will have significant responsibilities from day one and become an integral part of the team. Key responsibilities include :

• Supporting investment teams, on the financial analysis and valuation, financial modelling as well as preparation of internal deal material including investment memoranda and valuation presentations
• Financial modelling (Excel) : Reviewing and creating financial models including making future business forecasts, valuation and return analysis as well as sensitivity analysis
• Analysis of new deal opportunities and investment perimeters (countries, sectors) through ad-hoc reviews
• Support the Ardian Infrastructure team's wide asset management activities which will depend on the assets assigned. Asset management work could include, for example, arranging a debt refinancing or working with management teams and external advisors to implement new growth initiatives
• Support the co-investment team by liaising with Ardian deal teams and potential co-investors
• Prepare regular asset management reporting and participate in communication to Ardian clients

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