Company Description:
Our client is a respected venture capital firm with an excellent reputation for making decisive investments across the global market. Their focus is on small to mid cap buyouts, growth capital and distressed investments across a broad range of software and technology industries.
In brief, they acquire, build and manage their portfolio of companies to offer a value-added service which addresses the needs of their customers.
Furthermore, with over a hundred deals made within the last 5 years my client has a strong background in profitable investments and they pride themselves on the level of activity and revenue they generate across the market.
Job Description:
Basic Salary £40,000 – £70,000 (Depending on Experience) plus Bonus, Laptop, Mobile and 25 days holiday.
As a result of consistent growth, my client is currently offering an exciting opportunity for individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit to join their company. With a view to to developing a successful career, within the lucrative and interesting industry of venture capital and private equity.
In other words, this is an outstanding opportunity and stepping stone into a rapidly growing team. Where you will be able to grow organically to realise your full potential within the venture capital sector.
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities:
- Carrying out research and due diligence on markets and companies to invest in.
- Analysing and completing detailed business modelling for potential investments and mergers.
- Assessing risks and liabilities of deals and provide accurate reports to board level to support viability of acquisitions.
- Making contact with company’s senior executives to build relationships to instigate initial enquiries for investment.
- Consistently negotiating throughout, to ensure deals are agreed in a timely and effective manner, ensuring a good return on investment can be achieved.
- Once investments/acquisitions are made, you will be direct responsibility to manage portfolio businesses to ensure good level of performance meeting with objectives for profitable exit in the future.
- Working with senior team and supporting other colleagues.
- Completing overseas travel as required, to ensure team and company objectives are met.
Desirable Attributes / Requirements:
- The successful person MUST have fluent written and verbal language skills in English and another language such as French, German, Swedish, Norwegian or Danish.
- You should be someone who is confident at communicating at a senior level and who has the ability to persuade and negotiate effectively when necessary.
- You will have an analytical/problem solving mind, with an ambitious and dynamic approach to working.
- The person should be able to carry out due diligence and look objectively at opportunities to make decisive judgements to ensure the client makes the best investment in the most effective manner.
- Your prior experience would include Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) or deal related strategy consulting, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Fund / Investment Corporate Finance/Accounting or an associated business field.
- Must be committed to developing their career within a rapidly expanding business and be willing to adapt and progress their role within business across a steep learning curve.
- Finally you must have an excellent academic background, an entrepreneurial outlook and a passion to succeed. Strong interpersonal skills are essential as you will be in charge of your own clients and seeking potential investment opportunities. Full support and training will be given.
Additional Information:
If you feel you have the above attributes and would be successful in this role, please apply with your updated CV to be considered. Applications will be welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate the above experience and requirements either directly within a similar role and industry or within a closely aligned sector.
Keywords:
Venture Capital, Investment, Private Equity, Financial
Reference Code:
RW/VCAPAN/
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