Strategic Investment Associate Jobs

Associate, Principal Strategic Investments

International Conglomerate

Midtown NYC-Hybrid

120-130 Base + Bonus/Great Benefits

GREAT WORK LIFE BALANCE!

Position Summary

This position is in the Financial & New Business Division and will be part of the Principal Strategic Investments department (“PSI”). The individual will work closely with the PSI team to support sourcing, underwriting, and executing mergers & acquisitions, private equity investments and business development opportunities across various industries. The position will play an important role in working with other members of the Financial & New Business Division to manage and add value. Reports to the General Manager of Principal Strategic Investments.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

· Closely work with PSI team members on performing financial and business due diligence of target companies by preparing financial/ discounted cash flow models, comparable company analysis, financial and business reviews. Also interact with senior management teams throughout the due diligence and underwriting process.

· Participate in deal negotiations and structuring, legal documentation, and other related external and internal discussions.

· Conduct market research and prepare related analysis and presentations to support PSI’s origination efforts for equity investment and other business development opportunities.

· Support the internal approval process for transactions by preparing investment committee memos and investment return analysis and facilitating internal and external communications.

· Works with other members in Group Companies or with co-investors to add value to portfolio companies.

· Participates in projects as requested by General Manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Knowledge Areas:

· Undergraduate degree

· Strong knowledge of corporate finance and accounting

· Understanding of Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Mergers & Acquisitions preferred but not required

· Willingness and capability to explore opportunities as one of the team members.

Technical / Communication Skills:

· Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Product Suite, specifically Excel-based financial modeling, PowerPoint presentation and Word documentation.

· Experience with Bloomberg and/or Capital IQ database systems preferred but not required

· Strong external and internal communication skills

· High degree of organizational and analytical skills.

· Ability to work with project team smoothly and effectively.

· Ability to adapt to a cross-cultural environment.

Experience:

· Minimum 3 years working experience in financial services, corporate finance, business development, finance & accounting, or equivalent