Portfolio Investment Associate

Job Description

To assist the Department Head, Directors and other members of the Regional Portfolios Department in evaluating,analysing, and making recommendations with respect to new and existing investments.Work with the Directors to ensure appropriate reporting, performance monitoring and risk assessment and provideinvestment analysis and recommendations in order to ensure that well informed decisions that maximize portfoliovalue and returns are provided to the Head of Regional Portfolios.Build organizational know how by contributing expertise and external network.DescriptionInvestment Evaluation and RecommendationsSupport the Regional Portfolios team in preparation and regular review of overall investment strategy.Conduct country and sector research in line with investment strategy to identify and benchmark opportunities.Perform initial screening of investment opportunities.Support the Regional Portfolios team in leading in depth evaluation, due diligence and execution of investmentopportunities.Help build and develop financial analysis and valuation.Identify key risks and opportunities relation to potential new investments.Provide support with respect to negotiation and structuring of opportunities which the client decides to pursue.Assist in managing relationships with external advisors (e.g. investments bankers, accountants, consultants,lawyers), including defining work scopes and summarising and implementing findings.Assist with investment origination efforts of the Regional Portfolios department.Business Planning SupportSupport the Regional Portfolios team in preparation of detailed business plans in relation to new investments.Portfolio Management and performance reportingMonitor operational and financial performance of assigned investments and prepare regular reports on theportfolios performance by entity, geography and asset segment.Analyse and monitor KPIs and ad hoc targets, and ensure non-performing investments are flagged appropriately.Assist the Regional Portfolios team in the development of options for optimizing value of individual investmentse.g., restructuring, additional funding, M&A or divestment, etc.Prepare board memos detailing such recommendations.Maintain in depth and up to date market knowledgeDevelop market knowledge in specific regions and industries through regular reading and research.Keep abreast of significant transactions, sales and financing activity and if necessary commission bespokeresearch.Engage in the provision of training activities in cooperation with the HR department.Coach and provide functional guidance to junior staff, interns and trainees as required.Policies & Procedures and SystemsImplement approved departmental policies, processes, procedures and instructions to subordinates and monitortheir adherence so that work is carried out in a controlled manner.Continuous ImprovementContribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of Investment systems, processes andpractices taking into account international best practice, improvement of business processes, cost reduction andproductivity improvement. Salary: USD 8,000 to 120,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances. Additional benefits: Relocation package REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree or higher.MBA and/or CFA would be considered a positive.Minimum Experience:At least 3-6 years of relevant experience at a leading global investment bank or in private market investing.Strong commercial and investment acumen, and the ability to deliver insights / recommendations based on analysisJob-Specific Skills:Financial analysis and valuationFinancial modellingTransaction experience, including buy-side advisoryOther Considerations:Additional languages (such as French, Spanish, or Arabic) are not a prerequisite but may be viewed favourablySector experience in real assets (e.g. infrastructure, mining, real estate) may be viewed favourably

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