Associate

An established investment manager focused on opportunities in real assets, corporate debt, and private equity is currently looking to appoint an Associate for its investment team.

The Position:

The appointed Associate will play a critical role in the lifecycle of corporate private equity and corporate credit investments across broad industrial markets, with responsibilities to include: 

• Evaluating and analyzing new investment opportunities
• Financial and valuation modelling
• Market research and comparative/industry analysis
• Preparation of presentation materials to investment committee, fund investors, and portfolio company Advisory Boards of Directors
• Participation in deal due diligence and management of outside service providers
• Creation and review of regular cash flows, budgets, and business plans for portfolio investments
• Working with management teams in developing and executing major strategic or financial initiatives (e.g., acquisitions, divestitures, financings, annual budgets)
• Monitoring and reporting on the fund’s investments
• Maintain relationships with management teams, investors, investment bankers, lenders, lawyers, consultants, etc.
• Assist in development of additional investment targets (e.g., analysis of themes, industries, and strategies that may warrant focused deal creation efforts)

Candidate Requirements:

• At least two years’ experience within asset management, investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance
• A minimum bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or economics from a leading academic institution
• Strong financial modelling, evaluation, analytical and quantitative skills
• Exceptional focus on details, accuracy, and quality
• The ability to work effectively within a fast-moving environment.
• The ability to multi-task and meet deadlines on multiple concurrent projects.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word.)
• An intellectual curiosity and strong interest in investing.