About Us

Meridian is a London-based infrastructure-focused merchant banking platform specialising in cross-border project finance and debt capital markets transactions. We advise sovereigns, state-owned enterprises, infrastructure developers and financial institutions on complex bond issuances, structured finance and capital raising mandates.

We are expanding our execution team to support a growing pipeline of infrastructure and corporate bond mandates across Central Asia and the United States.

We operate with institutional discipline, capital-first principles and a lean, high-performance culture.

The Role

We are seeking an Associate or Senior Associate (3–7 years’ experience) with strong project finance and DCM execution capability to support live mandates. This is an execution-focused role within a lean team, offering high responsibility and direct exposure to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Lead detailed financial modelling (project finance and bond structuring)
Support structuring of international bond transactions
Prepare investor materials, term sheets and information memoranda
Coordinate legal documentation process with external counsel
Manage data rooms and investor Q&A processes
Conduct credit analysis and risk assessment
Interface with clients, arrangers, rating agencies and advisors
Support regulatory and compliance documentation where required

The successful candidate will work directly with the Managing Director and Senior Project Finance Director on active mandates.

Required Experience

3–7 years’ experience in: Project finance (bank or advisory); Debt capital markets (infrastructure or emerging markets preferred)
Strong financial modelling capability (robust, audit-ready models)
Experience working on bond issuances or structured debt transactions
Exposure to cross-border transactions
Familiarity with infrastructure sectors (energy, transport, housing, digital infrastructure) preferred

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline
MBA from a top-tier business school
CFA Charter or progress toward CFA
Professional training in project finance or infrastructure finance

Personal Profile

We are seeking someone who is:

Technically rigorous and detail-oriented
Calm under transaction pressure
Commercially aware but execution-focused
Comfortable working in a lean, high-responsibility environment
Intellectually curious and globally minded
Motivated by building a serious, long-term institution rather than short-term optics

Additional Skills

A. Financial & Technical Expertise

Advanced financial modelling skills, including project finance cash flow models; DCF valuation models; Sensitivity, scenario, and downside analyses
Strong understanding of: Project finance structures (SPVs, non-recourse/limited-recourse financing); Debt instruments (senior debt, mezzanine, bonds); Equity returns, IRR, and cash waterfall mechanics; Ability to interpret and challenge technical, legal, and commercial assumptions

B. Infrastructure Sector Knowledge

Solid understanding of infrastructure asset classes, including: Energy (renewables, conventional, energy transition); Transport (roads, rail, airports, ports); Utilities (water, waste, power networks); Digital infrastructure (data centres, fibre, towers); Social infrastructure (healthcare, education)
Familiarity with: Regulatory frameworks, concessions, and long-term contracts; Public-private partnerships (PPP/PFI); Risk allocation and credit considerations

C. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Strong quantitative and analytical abilities
Ability to evaluate complex, long-dated cash flow profiles
Sound commercial judgment and attention to risk
Ability to synthesize large volumes of information into clear insights

D. Communication & Client Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication
Advanced preparation of the following: Investment memoranda; Pitch books and client presentations; Credit and investment committee materials;
Confidence interacting with: Senior bankers; Investors; Clients, sponsors, lenders, and advisors

E. Leadership & Execution Skills

Experience managing and mentoring analysts
Ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deadlines
Strong organizational and project management skills
Proven ability to perform in high-pressure, transaction-driven environments

F. Personal Attributes (Highly Valued)

Strong work ethic and resilience
High attention to detail
Passionate and taking pride in what you do - having a clear vision
Intellectual curiosity about infrastructure and real assets
Team-player with independent execution capability
Ideally multilingual (at least 1-2 languages in addition to English)

What We Offer

Direct involvement in live international transactions
High responsibility within a lean team
Performance-linked bonus structure aligned with firm profitability
Exposure to emerging market infrastructure finance at a senior level
The opportunity to help build a growing merchant banking platform

Compensation will be competitive and structured to reward execution quality and contribution to successful deal completion.

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