To act as key member of the Portfolio team based in Geneva, supporting the Head of Portfolio in managing / executing investment / M&A, asset management and strategic projects for the group Investment / M&A Activities
To work closely with business development team and trading desks in screening and initial evaluation of potential investment / divestment opportunities (including in connection with existing portfolio), including :
Leading deal execution process (RFPs, due diligence, valuation, legal / transaction documentation, closing and post-deal monitoring)
Coordination with other departments / teams (e.g. finance, legal, tax, compliance) to obtain all relevant inputs for transaction evaluation and execution process
Asset Management Activities
To act as a key team member in overall effort to optimize investment portfolio performance and implementation of initiatives to generate value for the group, including :
Monitoring performance of portfolio, including coordinating with all stakeholders (finance, controlling, trading, HR, etc.) as required
Monitoring compliance of portfolio investments with all applicable group policies including, compliance and internal audit
Develop and recommend strategic initiatives, including, e.g. capex / investment, divestment, partnership opportunities, and supporting implementation thereof where approved by group management
Strategic Initiatives
To be able to lead the project management team in execution and implementation of group strategic initiatives, e.g. internal cost optimization programmes, development of group strategies
Cross-Activity Duties
To be responsible for financial modelling / review of financial models and valuation / returns / cost-benefit analysis
To work with other members of team in preparation of internal and external presentations related to investment / deal execution, asset management or strategic initiative activities
Financial Modelling and Valuation
Strong understanding of financial analysis, strong financial modelling skills with a focus on cash flow modelling and analysis, including debt modelling
An ability to work with less structured information and processes (including driving desktop review / due diligence processes to produce required analysis / deliverables)
An ability to articulate valuation / returns analysis including an ability to make reasoned judgements and to identify and understand key valuation drivers / sensitivities / risks
Exposure to the natural resources / oil and gas / utilities sector preferred
Project Management / Organizational Skills
Ability to work independently and run projects / key workstreams, and to obtain required inputs from a range of sources (other departments, business development team, traders, external counterparties)
Ability to take on a number of tasks and prioritize in order to reach best outcome
Flexibility to travel (approximately 25-30% of time), potentially on short notice
Ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines
Other Skills
Excellent capabilities in PowerPoint and other MS office applications
Excellent oral / written communication skills
Fluent in English, additional languages (e.g. Spanish, Russian) useful
Motivated, reliable and self-starter; team player with a positive and entrepreneurial attitude