Associate

What you will do

As an associate you will be highly involved in all aspects of a deal making process. The work includes generating deal flow, business analysis and general team support. This involves the following activities:

• Deal execution, from initial contact to closing
• Involvement with existing portfolio companies
• Identifying and proactively addressing interesting companies
• Preparation and elaboration of pitch presentations
• In-depth analysis of specific markets and relevant players in the software environment
• Analysis and explanation of business information and preparation of financial models (balance sheet, P&L and cash flow statement)
• Preparation of investment and financing proposals to be presented in our weekly team meeting
• Approaching network partners (e.g. corporate finance consultants, PE investors, etc.)
• Preparation of quarterly reports for our investors

Why you will love it

• A desk in our office in Amsterdam with an in-house gym
• Excellent growth opportunities within the team
• Practical experience in the day-to-day business of an investment company
• Diverse and interesting tasks as well as a lot of responsibility right from the start
• You will have experienced colleagues available to answer your questions
• You will be part of a young and ambitious team that also organizes fun activities
• We value a healthy work-life balance

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What you offer

• A completed master's degree
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience (in strategy consulting, corporate finance or private equity)
• Very good knowledge of financial modelling, balance sheet and P&L analysis
• Affinity with software & IT
• The ability to identify problems and the drive to develop tailored solutions
• You have social skills to cooperate with other professionals in- and outside the organization
• You can work independently, but you also have the skills to work effectively as part of a team and guide analysts and interns.
• Characteristics such as eagerness to learn, entrepreneurial, ambitious and flexibility are perfect for you
• You have an excellent command of the Dutch and English language in word and writing

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‍Please note that applications lacking both a resume and a motivation letter will not be considered for further review.