Senior Private Equity Investment & Co-Investment Lead

Alpha Associates AG; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amundi Alpha Associates AG is seeking an investment professional to manage the full investment process, including originating opportunities, conducting due diligence, and evaluating fund investments and direct co-investments.

The role involves quantitative and qualitative analysis, preparing investment recommendations for the Investment Committee, market research, and mentoring junior team members, with client communication as a key component of the position.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in finance, economics, or a related subject is required.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills are essential.
• Experience in due diligence and private markets is preferred.
• Fluency in English and French (spoken and written) is required.

Responsibilities

• Originating and reviewing investment opportunities and conducting due diligence.
• Evaluating and selecting fund investments, secondary investments, and co-investments.
• Performing qualitative and quantitative analyses and preparing investment recommendations.
• Communicating with clients and supporting market research and training of junior staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Due diligence

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in finance or economics

Tools

Excel

Job description

In this role, you will be involved in all aspects of the investment process and the management of portfolio investments. Your responsibilities will include originating and reviewing incoming investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and evaluating and selecting primary and secondary fund investments as well as direct co-investments. You will manage and monitor fund investments and direct co-investments, perform qualitative and quantitative assessments of investment opportunities, including Excel-based financial analysis, and prepare investment recommendation documents for presentation to the Investment Committee. In addition, you will conduct market research and analysis, support the development of junior team members through training and coaching, and communicate with existing and potential clients.

This position offers the opportunity to work with a highly skilled team of professionals in a collaborative environment, with exposure to a diverse range of investment strategies and geographies.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in finance, economics, or a related subject, and have an understanding of the private market industry
• At least six years (Internships excluded) of relevant experience in the field of private markets, ideally in private equity multi-manager investing.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Team player while at the same time efficient and diligent in performing tasks independently
• Fast learner who likes to work in a dynamic environment where multi-tasking is key
• Fluency in English and French (spoken and written)