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 groupInvestment / M&A ActivitiesTo 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 processAsset Management ActivitiesTo 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 requiredMonitoring compliance of portfolio investments with all applicable group policies including, compliance and internal auditDevelop and recommend strategic initiatives, including, e.g. capex / investment, divestment, partnership opportunities, and supporting implementation thereof where approved by group managementStrategic InitiativesTo 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 strategiesCross-Activity DutiesTo be responsible for financial modelling / review of financial models and valuation / returns / cost-benefit analysisTo work with other members of team in preparation of internal and external presentations related to investment / deal execution, asset management or strategic initiative activitiesInternational company leader in its sector - Energy |Fast growing environmentFinancial Modelling and ValuationStrong understanding of financial analysis, strong financial modelling skills with a focus on cash flow modelling and analysis, including debt modellingAn 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 / risksExposure to the natural resources / oil and gas / utilities sector preferredProject Management / Organizational SkillsAbility 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 outcomeFlexibility to travel (approximately 25-30% of time), potentially on short noticeAbility to work under pressure, to tight deadlinesOther SkillsExcellent capabilities in PowerPoint and other MS office applicationsExcellent oral/written communication skillsFluent in English, additional languages (e.g. Spanish, Russian) usefulMotivated, reliable and self-starter; team player with a positive and entrepreneurial attitudeFor one of our client, specialized in the commodity trading sector in Energy, we are currently looking for an in-house Investment Manager for M&A projects.International environment, challenging company in expansion
