Created in 2009, Eiffel is a portfolio manager that places energy transition and impact at the very heart of its investment strategies. As an independent management company, Eiffel mainly invests on private markets (private equity, infrastructure and corporate financing). The company currently has c. €7 billion in assets under management.

Its clients are large institutional investors (insurers, mutuals, pension funds, banks, large family offices, public investors, etc.), as well as retail investors through distribution networks.

Backed by the Impala group founded by entrepreneur Jacques Veyrat, Eiffel Investment Group leverages a strong industrial expertise, particularly in the field of ecological and energy transition.

Eiffel’s team gathers approximately 120 talented employees, in France (Paris), BeNeLux (Amsterdam), United States (New York) et United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi).

Eiffel cultivates an entrepreneurship mindset among its teams et benefits from a strong growth : the company has seen its assets under management doubling between 2021 and 2024.

Job description

With 35 members dedicated to the Infrastructure Investments, the investment team originates and analyzes financing opportunities, structures transactions and supports the invested companies in their development.

The purpose of this search is to strengthen the team dedicated to the Low-Carbon Molecules team by recruiting a Infrastructure Private Equity / Vice-President based in Paris. As a member of the investment team, the candidate will actively participate in the development of the Low-Carbon Infrastructure platform investing tickets from €20M to €100M in portfolio companies.

Origination

• Identification of investment opportunities and selection of investment opportunities (screening, deal-flow monitoring).
• Development of a strong network of entrepreneurs, intermediaries and peers mainly in Europe.
• Performing fundamental macro analysis and specific industry or market research.

Analysis and execution of transactions

• Analysis of opportunities from a strategic, financial and extra-financial point of view.
• Taking ownership of deal process and workstreams including internal and external Due Diligences.
• Negotiation and structuring of financing with entrepreneurs and advisors.
• Definition of extra-financial roadmap.
• Drafting of investment notes and participation in Eiffel's investment committees.

Portfolio monitoring

• Preparation and active participation in Board meetings.
• Regular interaction with portfolio companies and support in their development (project development, financing, organic growth, acquisitions, key recruitments…).
• Monitoring of reporting commitments.
• Accompanying companies in extra-financial commitments.

Exit strategy and execution

• Definition and monitoring of exit strategies in conjunction with entrepreneurs.
• Exit execution.

Investor relations management

• Involved in fund-raising (meetings with potential investors, contribution to due diligence).
• Contribution to quarterly investor reports.
• Participation in meetings with investors and follow-up on commitments.

Profile

We are looking for a professional with strong potential, motivated by a long-term, “entrepreneurial” project within a recognized management company, and committed to an ambitious development project.

• Bachelor/Master's Degree from a top-ranking management/engineering school.
• Significant work experience (5-7 years) in Private Equity / Infrastructure.
• Focus on the energy / ecological transition sectors would be a plus.
• Strong analytical skills. Detail oriented, rigorous, and investigative.
• Reliable, pro-active, self-driven, team spirit.
• Organised, ability to prioritise and work on different streams in parallel.
• A solid work ethic, curiosity and keen interest for the energy / ecological transition sectors.
• Willing and able to work in an entrepreneurial team.
• Fluent in French and English.