Maritime Investment Analyst Asset-Backed Finance

Job description

Founded in 2011, Kartesia Asset Finance (formerly Flexam) pursues a thematic investment strategy focused on providing senior secured debt to finance the growth capex of European SMEs through asset-backed financing. Our investments are driven by long-term sustainable trends, supporting companies that require tangible assets to grow and operate in sectors such as supply chain sustainability, regional development, and mission-critical services.

With €750 million in assets under management, Kartesia Asset Finance combines the strength of an established investment platform with the agility of a human-sized team. Our professionals are primarily based in Paris, with additional offices in London and Luxembourg.

As a specialist investor, we are committed to supporting the transformation and sustainable growth of businesses across Europe, creating long-term value for our investors, portfolio companies, and stakeholders.

As a recognised specialist in transformation and capex financing, we are fully integrated to Kartesia, providing a diversifying and complementary strategy to the debt platform, which has deployed €8bn across 9 local offices in Europe.

Main responsibilities

As a member of the London based investment team, you will actively contribute to the origination and execution of transactions, from sourcing opportunities through to structuring and closing. You will be expected to assume significant levels of responsibility, demonstrating intellectual curiosity, leadership, and strong analytical capabilities. Knowledge of, or a genuine passion for, the maritime transportation industry is considered a strong asset.

Investment

• Financial and strategic analysis of investment projects: conduct of due diligence - sectorial and company specific, corporate analysis, ESG assessment
• Financial structuring and modelling
• Elaboration of investment memorandums, term-sheets and structuring of transactions
• Execution of transactions as deal leader
• Portfolio follow-up and management
• Maintaining strong relationships with all relevant stakeholders (brokers, experts, banks, lawyers, etc.)

Cross-functional missions

• Take part to fundraising Q&As
• Help lead bespoke projects related to the investments (portfolio monitoring, performance assessment, etc.)

Requirements:

• Strong multitasking ability
• Similar experience of 1 to 3 years in maritime structured finance or private debt funds (asset finance, private debt, infrastructure debt, project finance)
• End to end transaction experience within structured finance
• Modelling and financial analysis skills
• Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness

Please apply via Linkedin.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-08-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English