Venture Philanthropy Investment Associate (London or Paris based)

Rothschild & Co; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de services financiers internationale recherche un Senior Associate/VP pour soutenir le développement de l'activité d'investissement philanthropique en Europe. Ce poste requiert une expérience significative en investissement d'impact et des compétences solides en analyse financière. Le candidat doit être bilingue en français et en anglais et capable de travailler dans un environnement dynamique. Des déplacements réguliers à Paris sont à prévoir.

Qualifications

• Au moins 5 ans d'expérience professionnelle, dont 3 dans le domaine des investissements d'impact.
• Expérience en transactions de capitaux et évaluation de la viabilité financière.
• Capacité à mener des recherches approfondies sur les secteurs.

Responsibilities

• Produire des recherches thématiques sur les investissements d'impact.
• Évaluer les opportunités d'investissement selon la thèse établie.
• Préparer des mémos d'investissement et des rapports pour l'équipe.

Skills

Analyse financière

Modélisation financière

Compétences en développement de cadres d'impact

Compétences en gestion de portefeuille

Recherche sectorielle

Compétences MS Office

Anglais courant

Français courant

Job description

Rothschild & Co

Rothschild & Co est un groupe international de services financiers de premier plan, contrôlé par la famille depuis sept générations et au centre des marchés financiers depuis plus de 200 ans.

Notre expertise, notre savoir-faire et notre réseau mondial nous permettent de proposer une vision unique qui bénéficie à l’activité et la richesse de nos clients et de nos parties prenantes, en respectant notre planète.

Nos équipes de 4 200 spécialistes du conseil financier présents sur le terrain dans plus de 40 pays, apportent une vision internationale unique à travers quatre activités de premier plan – Global Advisory, Wealth Management, Asset Management et Five Arrows.

En notre qualité de groupe familial fondé sur les relations humaines, nous attachons une importance particulière au recrutement et au développement de carrière de nos collaborateurs afin qu'ils puissent s'épanouir dans leur parcours professionnel.

The Rothschild & Co Group Philanthropic Foundation, R&Co4Generations, is hiring a full-time Senior Associate/VP to support the development of their Venture Philanthropy Investment Activity in Europe.

This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual who is passionate about using capital to drive social and environmental impact and keen to help us structure a recently launched activity of our corporate foundation.

Location

Candidate can be based in France, Belgium or the UK. Hybrid role with requirement to travel on a regular basis to Paris.

Division

R&Co4Generations, the Rothschild & Co Corporate Foundation

Duration

Full-time position

Experience required

A minimum of 5 years of professional experience including at least 3 years in the impact investment field within our target markets (Europe).

Description of R&Co4Generations

R&Co4Generations is the philanthropic arm of the Rothschild & Co group. We support non-profit and social organisations helping underprivileged youth to develop the skills and talents that will help them strive for success in a fast-changing world and threatened planet.

Our philanthropic long-term approach enables us to build strong and diverse partnerships with pioneer charities and businesses across the globe contributing to a better society for the next generations.

To learn more about our work: Progress Report 2024

To learn more about Rothschild & Co: https://www.rothschildandco.com/en/

Responsibilities

• Produce thematic research to identify most relevant impact investment themes
• Regularly produce research reports and presentations to update the team on investment opportunities
• Screening and evaluating investment opportunities against established investment thesis
• Researching the sectors in which our potential targets operate
• Leading due diligence process in collaboration with a dedicated investment team
• Preparing investment memos
• Presenting investment opportunities to the foundation management, board and investment committee.
• Assisting with deal execution work streams
• Contributing to monitoring of existing portfolio companies

Hard Skills required

• Financial Analysis and Modeling, including experience with equity transactions and ability to assess financial viability, risk return profiles
• Expertise in developing and implementing impact frameworks and methodologies for assessing social and environmental impact
• Portfolio management skills including monitoring performance and risk assessment
• Ability to conduct in-depth market and sectors research to inform investment decisions
• Strong skills in Microsoft office (Excel/ PowerPoint) and Data analysis
• Fluent French and English

Soft Skills required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build effective and long-term relationships between individuals, teams, lines of business and across geographical / cultural boundaries
• Proactive, analytical and detail-oriented approach to solving problems in dynamic and fast paced environments
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges
• Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in an entrepreneurial setting
• Ability to work independently and take a high-level of responsibility
• Positive attitude, humility, empathy and a strong commitment to social and environmental impact