Independent Co-Coordinator

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