Job Description
Department :
Infrastructure
Location :
Frankfurt
Contract :
Internship
Duration :
5-6 months
Start date :
January 2026 or April 2026
The role
- Opportunity to join Ardian Infrastructure Frankfurt office starting in Q1 or Q2 2026
- Perform due diligence, research, analysis and decision-making documents of transactions
- Develop financial models to value target companies
- Effectively synthesize information to present complex business plan outcomes
- Conduct research on sectors identified through origination activities to target specific industries and potential investments
- Collaborate with colleagues on various projects and initiatives to support investment decision-making
- Support in monitoring and tracking existing portfolio companies
Profile:
- Currently in the final year of a Bachelor's program or pursuing an advanced Master's degree, with exceptional academic achievements from a top-tier business school or university
- Relevant prior internships in related fields (e.g. Private Equity, M&A, Consulting) and / or industrial infrastructure background
- Strong computer skills, especially MS Office applications such as Excel and PowerPoint
- Thorough commercial understanding of Private Equity and corporate finance as well as infrastructure sector excitement strongly preferred
- Curiosity to engage in complex problem solving within a dynamic team setting
- Proactive style and strong communication skills
- Detail oriented with strong analytical abilities
- Professional fluency in English, additional European language skill incl. German is preferred
These expectations are not exhaustive and will vary based on the candidates’ capabilities and the team's needs. Most importantly, we aim to attract dedicated, team-oriented interns who possess a deep desire to learn, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to achieving the highest standards of performance.
About the Team:
This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the expansion of Ardian’s infrastructure investment activities in Germany, BENELUX, and the Nordics. As an intern, you will become an integral part of our team, working closely with our investment professionals and gaining valuable insights into the dynamic field of infrastructure investing.
At Ardian, Infrastructure Private Equity embodies entrepreneurial and innovative thinking, aimed at finding sustainable solutions for social and ecological challenges while maintaining our commitment to being a reliable partner to our stakeholders. We pride ourselves on being Architects of Lasting Change, a diverse team of specialists dedicated to delivering excellence today, while always thinking about our collective impact tomorrow – as owners and operators of essential assets, we support the foundations upon which modern economies rely.
Since 2005, Ardian Infrastructure made in excess of 55+ investments across Europe, North America, and South America. Our portfolio includes assets under three main verticals, namely Energy, Digital and Transport infrastructure, becoming the second-largest owner of toll roads globally, an airport operator serving over 74m passengers annually, and an energy producer with more than 8.2 GW of generation assets. We currently manage approximately $35bn in infrastructure assets and invest from our Infrastructure Fund VI. The goal is to partner with market-leading companies in their growth strategies, with an increasing focus on the energy transition, including notable partnerships with Attero, EWE, and London Heathrow Airport.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is frequently described as strong, with supplemental coverage in Europe and solid medical offerings highlighted in the U.S. Feedback suggests this contributes meaningfully to perceived total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, Europe-specific days such as RTT, and signals of generous parental leave are cited as strengths. Feedback suggests these provisions are a notable advantage in several offices.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — A broad employee-shareholder base is emphasized, aligning incentives and offering accessible ownership participation. Feedback suggests this ownership mindset adds long-term value for staff.
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Ardian is a world-leading private investment house with assets of US$130bn managed or advised in Europe, North America, and Asia. The company is majority-owned by its employees. It keeps entrepreneurship at its heart and focuses on delivering excellent investment performance to its global investor base. Through its commitment to shared outcomes for all stakeholders, Ardian’s activities fuel individual, corporate and economic growth around the world. Holding close its core values of excellence, loyalty and entrepreneurship, Ardian maintains a truly global network, with more than 850 employees working from fifteen offices across Europe (Frankfurt, Jersey, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Paris and Zurich), the Americas (New York, San Francisco and Santiago) and Asia (Beijing, Singapore, Tokyo and Seoul). It manages funds on behalf of round 1,000 clients through five pillars of investment expertise: Fund of Funds, Direct Funds, Infrastructure, Real Estate and Private Debt.
