Private Equity Associate

For one of our clients, a bank based in Geneva we are looking for a :

PRIVATE EQUITY ASSOCIATE

Job description

• Identifying and evaluating attractive minority direct investments, co-investments and investment in funds with strong emphasis on greenhouse gas reduction, sustainable consumer, pollution control, circular economy and enabling technologies
• Researching industries and companies and creating financial models to highlight relevant metrics to be used in the investment decision-marking process
• Producing quality analysis of companies and diligence information to support investment conclusions
• Identifying industry trends, challenges and opportunities
• Creating presentations and memos about new investment opportunities
• Monitoring the ongoing performance of portfolio company investments

Profile required

• Engineering degree from a top-tier university or a PhD in an environment-related topic, with a specialisation in finance
• 3 to 5 years of experience in the private equity industry (direct investments) or in investment banking
• Proven solid modelling and analytical skills
• Experience of investing in environment-related projects a plus
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent command of English, French and/or other European languages an asset
• Must be resident in Switzerland or willing to relocate

All files will be treated with the utmost confidentiality