Unigestion is a boutique asset manager with the scale to deliver global tailor-made investment solutions for thoughtful investors. Our core values – integrity, independence, excellence and guidance – are at the heart of everything we do. We are responsible for managing some US$25.9 bn in client assets across our four areas of expertise: equity, multi asset investing, private equity and alternatives. We believe that risk management is an enduring driver of long-term investment performance, and we therefore apply a risk lens to all our strategies.
The person hired will be working within the Private Equity investment line. This team manages around US$7 bn and includes 54 dedicated people.
Job Description
Investment sourcing & execution:
Focus on direct investment opportunities
Review of incoming opportunities and preparation of initial assessment of direct investments
Perform valuation modelling and sensitivity analysis and prepare investment recommendations
Take responsibility for discrete parts of (i) due diligence (ii) investment structuring and legal negotiations and (iii) closing process of transactions
Support the sourcing of direct opportunities, leveraging relationships across Europe
Investment monitoring:
Take responsibility for the investment portfolio's reporting process including quarterly valuations
Support investment monitoring as appropriate
General activities:
Support in research and report on specific sub-sectors / regions of the European private equity market
Participate in marketing / client service activities on an ad hoc basis
Participate in broader team discussions on all private equity investments presented by other investment team members
Required Profile
University degree from leading institution in business administration or economics (with major in finance)
5-7 years of combined relevant experience of which 2-3 years focused on small-mid caps preferably in private equity, M&A or transaction services. Experience in investment banking or consulting is also welcome.
Exceptional analytical and project management skills
Strong skills in MS Office and financial modelling
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Languages
Strong spoken and written English and German.
Solid knowledge of other European languages is a strong plus
Personality
Self-starter, with an ability to work with people across multiple offices
Ability to work in a team and independently
Skilful at producing precise, organised and accurate work
