Associate – fonds LBO mid cap – H/F
Our client, a prominent pan-European mid-cap LBO fund, is seeking an Associate to support its business expansion. The firm executes majority LBO transactions with equity investments of €100–200 million in companies valued at €150–600 million, based in France and Europe, across the healthcare, B2B services, and industrial technology sectors.
The firm:
Our client, a prominent pan-European mid-cap LBO fund, is seeking an Associate to support its business expansion.
The firm executes majority LBO transactions with equity investments of €100–200 million in companies valued at €150–600 million, based in France and Europe, across the healthcare, B2B services, and industrial technology sectors.
The Position:
As an Associate based in Paris, the individual will support and drive the origination and work as part of the deal team, on the deal execution, value creation and exit of investments primarily.
He/she must more specifically:
1/ Execution of Investments:
-Full deal process involvement, from origination, structuring, diligence, negotiations through to closing.
-Evaluate and screen investment opportunities.
-Lead Due Diligence workstreams independently and coordinate advisors (CDD, FDD, etc.).
-Interpret financial analyses, including investment track records/ financial statements and prepare valuation analyses on private companies using a variety of metrics.
-Financial modelling, including leveraged buyout and cash flow analysis.
-Present due diligence results together with Partner to Investment Committee.
-Coordinate communications and build relationships with target company affiliates & other external sources.
2/ Monitoring the existing portfolio and exits:
-Monitor the performance of the Firm’s (upcoming) investment portfolio; prepare for and participate in meetings with assigned managers and conduct on-going due diligence.
-Support monthly/quarterly reporting to Investment Committee and Investors.
-Be involved at Advisory Board Meetings.
3/ Origination and Marketing:
-Involvement in sourcing and expanding the firms’ network in France
-Prepare and coordinate origination meetings and update CRM.
-Participate at industry events on behalf of the company.
4/ Team / Company Development:
-Manage junior team members including interns on transactions and other daily work.
-Support the learning process and standards within the company.
-Show flexibility – all professionals are expected to perform multiple functions as the firm continues to grow and develop.
Profile of the candidate:
M/F.
Outstanding academic background with a relevant business / finance degree. Master studies completed at a renowned University / Business School.
With solid analytical skills, the candidate must have 2 to 3 years’ experience:
-In Private Equity, with experience in transactions in the Smid or mid Market.
-In Investment Banking (M&A or Leveraged Finance),
-In a top tier Strategy Consulting firm (BCG…).
He/she must therefore demonstrate complete autonomy in carrying out his/her work and must demonstrate true relational abilities and a strong team spirit.
Fluent in English!