Private Equity Investment Analyst/Manager - Antwerp, België - SD Worx

Beschrijving

WorxInvest is looking to strengthen its investment team with an Investment Analyst/Manager. As an Analyst/Manager, you will be part of our Antwerp-based team of 2 Investment Directors and 2 Investment Managers. You will be working alongside the investment team and be involved in most aspects of our day-to-day work for both direct (DI) and fund investments (FI).

You will work together with the Investment Managers on:

• Mapping of potential target companies and funds in specific sectors, strategies and geographies
• Analysis of diligence materials in the context of direct and indirect investments
• Monitoring the existing portfolio of alternative investments

WORXINVEST

WorxInvest has embarked on an expansion initiative evolving into a forward-thinking, growth-oriented and diversified investment company and alternative asset manager. WorxInvest engages in both direct investments, facilitated through strategic shareholder positions as anchor investor in BeNeLux private and public firms, and indirect investments, building a diversified portfolio of best-performing buyout and growth funds operating in pan -Europe and North America, where we are also open to co-invest with these private equity funds. Other alternative asset classes in scope include real estate and infrastructure. Our overarching goal is to foster sustainable value creation over the long term while making a positive societal impact. WorxInvest is the parent company of SD Worx.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead generation

• Research company & transaction databases to create company and fund profiles, and present to the investment team
• Map markets and sub-sectors to identify potential investment opportunity areas, with a focus on (i) the Benelux area for direct investments and (ii) pan-Europe/North-America for fund investments, and update funnel accordingly
• Prepare first screenings of selected targets to present to the respective Committees

Deal execution DI

• Analyze financials and valuation of potential acquisition targets
• In-depth research on strategy, market dynamics and competition of potential targets
• Support the team during due diligence, negotiations and contract work for ongoing deals

Deal execution FI

• Review and analyze the information provided in the fund due diligence materials
• Support the team during the full due diligence process and preparation of on-site meetings and investment memos

Portfolio

• Monitor the performance of existing participations and assist in the implementation of their growth strategy
• Monitor the fund investments portfolio based on quarterly reports and investor meetings
• Ad-hoc analyses for existing portfolio companies (add-on acquisitions, sector trends, etc.)
• Assist the SD Worx teams on corporate finance topics

PROFILE

• Master Degree in engineering, economics or sciences with at least 2 years of working experience
• MBA, CFA or relevant part of Master studies is considered a plus
• Research and analytical skills: financial literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Powerpoint) and ability to collect, process and analyze data to identify underlying trends and other insights
• Strong interest in Corporate Finance and Private Equity
• Motivated, dynamic and ambitious team-player with strong social skills
• Dutch-speaking and fluency in English

OUR OFFER

• A learning curve in a dynamic team and market environment
• Diversity in the scope of work
• To be member of an organization with exposure to investment professionals with various backgrounds
• An attractive salary and fringe benefits including group and hospitalisation insurance, meal vouchers, net expense allowance and laptop. Furthermore, the Flex Income Plan allows you to customise your salary package to fit your personal needs

We guarantee you an innovative organisation where your personal development goes hand in hand with the delivery of excellent results.