Waterleau Group, in partnership with leading financial institutions SFPIM, and Ethias, is seeking an Independent Co-Coordinator for WIFV, a €50 million investment vehicle focused on water infrastructure and mobile water solutions. This is a senior, board-facing role for an experienced professional in project finance, combining financial leadership, legal oversight, and investment governance.
Your Role
As Independent Co-Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in the origination, structuring, and governance of investments, ensuring alignment with the financial partners’ standards and delivering strong returns.
You will:
* Lead financial structuring, modelling, and bank financing for infrastructure and rental projects
* Drive investment due diligence, including legal, tax, and risk analysis
* Prepare and present Investment Memos and Selection Memos to the Board
* Co-manage the daily operations of WIFV alongside the Head of Business Development at Waterleau
* Take a decisive role in project risk and probability assessments
* Ensure a diversified, high-performing investment portfolio
* Report on vehicle performance (IRR) to the Board
Your Expertise
You bring deep expertise in:
Project Finance & Modelling
* Advanced financial modelling (DCF, NPV, IRR)
* Structuring and negotiating bank financing
* Sensitivity and risk analysis
Legal & Risk Assessment
* Strong understanding of contracts (EPC, O&M, concessions)
* Risk-sharing frameworks across complex infrastructure projects
* Cross-border legal and contractual analysis
Investment & Governance
* End-to-end due diligence and investment case development
* Credit analysis and exit strategy evaluation
* Experience interacting with sophisticated Boards and investors
Your Profile
* Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or Law (MBA or equivalent is a plus)
* 10–15+ years of experience in project finance, infrastructure investing, or investment banking
* Professional proficiency in English, Dutch and French is required
Why This Role?
* Shape a high-impact €50M investment platform in water infrastructure
* Work with top-tier financial partners and an experienced industrial group
* Operate at the intersection of finance, sustainability, and international projects
* Direct exposure to Board-level decision-making