You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job.

PORTFOLIO MANAGER ASSISTANT – PROJECT FINANCE - INFRASTRUCTURE & ENERGY

INTERNSHIP – JANUARY 2026 – 6 MONTHS - H/F

Job title

Company Description

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading global financial institution that provides advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide.

Our teams of experts in 30 countries advise clients on their strategic development, helping them to grow and transform their businesses, and maximize their positive impact. Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is committed to supporting the environmental transition by aligning our financing balance sheet with a +1.5°C trajectory by 2050.

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is part of the Global Financial Services division of Groupe BPCE, the 5th largest European financial institution and the second-largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne retail networks.

If you are interested in inspiring challenges, making an impact and helping build the world of the future – if you want more than just a job – then join us. As a responsible employer, we constantly strive to build a fulfilling and inclusive working environment. We are committed to offering the same opportunities to all our talents from all backgrounds and career paths, regardless of their age, experience, sexual orientation or disability…

About the Department:

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) - Credit Portfolio & Resource Management (CPRM) - Infrastructure & Energy.

The Infrastructure & Energy Portfolio is a team that specializes in the following areas:

Portfolio Management of Infra & Energy deals including being one of the first line of defense in relation to identifying key credit risk issues / deterioration.
Analysis of new and existing deals such as Project Finance, Acquisition Finance, Reserve Base Lending, Structured Term Loans and Revolving Credit Facility.
Deep understanding of Renewable Energies, Telecom Infrastructure, Social & Environmental Infrastructure, Base & Precious Metals, Oil and Gas plus Ferrous metals. Within this space, the I&EF Portfolio team is regarded as one of the main reference sources.
The geographical focus of the team is the entire EMEA region.

Job Description

As part of I&E Portfolio team, you will assist the Portfolio Managers in managing the transactions and contributing to the team sectorial expertise through the following missions:

Perform credit analysis, rating/LGD/Green Weighting Factor proposals for these clients. Preparation and presentation of annual reviews.
Monitoring of the transactions (waivers, amendments…) and regular updates to management on these topics.
Research, evaluate, and identify industry risks and trends to assess credit and / or anticipate risk evolution for transactions and identify and escalate risk deteriorations.
Regular interaction with internal parties (Coverage, Origination, Risk Department…) and external parties (client, external counsels) for the preparation of these analysis and the monitoring of the deals.
Monitor the profitability of the transactions and propose portfolio strategies on these deals (secondary sales, credit insurance).
Opine on all new transactions presented to Credit Committee with a portfolio angle (benchmarking with other similar transactions in the books, analysis of its profitability and liquidity in the secondary market).

Required Skills

A strong interest in infrastructure and project finance.
Degree educated ideally including some subject material in finance, business or economics.
Strong analytical skills, quick learner and initiative to take responsibility for assigned tasks.
Team player and strong interpersonal skills.
Good communication skills both written and verbal in English. Proficiency in Spanish or Italian preferred, but not mandatory.
Proficiency in MS Excel (cash flow modeling capabilities), and other MS office programs.