Investment Analyst / Associate / Senior Associate

TopRecroot; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TopRecroot, based in Belgium, seeks Investment Analyst to Senior Associate level professionals to work with international private equity funds. You will cover deal sourcing, due diligence, financial modeling, deal execution and active portfolio management across Europe, collaborating with senior teams and portfolio management partners.

Ideal candidates hold an MSc in Finance/Business (MBA preferred) and have experience in PE, investment banking or consulting, with strong modeling and analytical

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Finance, Business, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• Previous experience in private equity, investment banking, Consulting or related fields.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deal Sourcing: Identify and source potential investment opportunities in Europe.
• Due Diligence: Conduct financial and operational due diligence on targets.
• Financial Modeling: Build and maintain DCF, LBO and other valuation models.
• Deal Execution: Assist in structuring, negotiation and legal documentation.
• Portfolio Management: Monitor portfolio companies and support value creation.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Analytical skills

Education

MSc in Finance/Business (MBA preferred)

Job description

My team is cooperating with a few well established International Private Equity funds based in Belgium. They are looking for Investment Analyst / Associate / Senior Associate level professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deal Sourcing: Identify and source potential investment opportunities in various sectors in Europe (including Benelux region).
• Due Diligence: Conduct thorough financial and operational due diligence on potential investment targets, including financial analysis, market research, and risk assessment.
• Financial Modeling: Create and maintain complex financial models, including discounted cash flow (DCF), leveraged buyout (LBO), and other valuation models.
• Deal Execution: Assist in all aspects of the deal execution process, including deal structuring, negotiation, and legal documentation.
• Portfolio Management: Monitor and actively manage portfolio companies, working closely with management teams to implement value creation strategies.

Qualifications:

• MSc degree in Finance, Business, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• Previous experience in private equity, investment banking, Consulting or related fields.
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative abilities.