M&A Associate - Private Equity & Venture Capital

For one of our clients, an Asset Manager based in Geneva we are looking for an :

M&A ASSOCIATE - PRIVATE EQUITY & VENTURE CAPITAL

Job description

• Perform investment research and analysis on deals of Pre IPO
• Undertake economic and market research on industries to develop investment theses
• Identify investment opportunities through their various networks
• Evaluate investment opportunities, producing quantitative and qualitative analyses
• Work with the investment team to synthesize due diligence findings into investment memos, formal investment analyses and presentations
• Support the team in negotiation/structuring, closing and funding of transactions
• Preparation of marketing materials in support of fundraising efforts

Profile required

• Advanced university degree in Finance (Master, PhD) or advanced university degree in Engineering (Master, PhD) completed by an MBA
• 5-7 years of professional experience in investment banking/M&A, private equity (direct investment), venture capital or in a consulting firm
• Preferred sector experience (or market interest) in the Tech & Green or consumer
• Knowledge of all aspects of M&A transactions, including transaction management, financial and valuation analysis, documentation, due diligence, and negotiations
• Strong understanding of financial reports and financial modelling skills
• Ability to operate in an environment of rapidly changing priorities
• Independent thinker with excellent analytical skills
• Ability to formulate opinions and debate constructively in a team
• Fluent in English and French with excellent writtend and verbal communication skills

All files will be treated with the utmost confidentiality