Our client is a leading asset management firm offering a wide range of active funds and investment solutions across both public and private markets. As part of the Investments team, we are looking for an:
Investment Associate - Private Assets
Main responsibilities
- Analysing and executing deals in the private equity and infrastructure equity sector through direct investment.;
- Interact with institutional investors, potential lenders, other private equity firms and industrial sponsors, external advisors, and other investment professionals operating in the industry for business development purposes;
- Support all stages of the investment process, including sourcing direct and co-investment opportunities with leading European GPs, conducting due diligence, and executing transactions;
- Analyze portfolio performance, cash flow, and optimize investment processes;
- Prepare and present portfolio updates to internal and external stakeholders.
Candidate profile
- A degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or a related field from a highly regarded university;
- 4 years of professional experience in asset management, investment banking, private equity, or a similar environment;
- A strong network of GP relationships, ideally with experience in co-investment deals;
- Excellent financial modeling skills and a solid analytical and quantitative mindset, coupled with a strong interest in investing;
- A well-rounded technical and commercial skill set, with strong problem-solving abilities;
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, self-driven, and results-oriented;
- Fluency in English.
Location
Milan