Investment Associate

Samlino Group

Are you ready to thrive in a dynamic and exhilarating environment where you'll be entrusted with significant responsibilities? Are you seeking to join an extraordinary team of young, motivated, and highly ambitious individuals? If you have a genuine passion for connecting with people and driving remarkable outcomes, then you could be the perfect fit for our Investment Associate position. About us We are on a mission to help consumers save time and money by matching them with the best products for their needs with banking, insurance and utilities. Samlino Group (https://samlinogroup.com/) operates across three markets, we empowered over 10 million users last year alone, propelling them toward living healthier financial lives. What we offer you As our Investment Associate, you get the unique opportunity to be a key driver of our exponential growth curve. Sunny Lisbon will be your home base, but you’ll travel to and work with our three markets! To facilitate a steep growth curve, we provide you with the following: * The chance to create a genuine impact - experience the thrill of working in a fast-paced environment where your efforts and results are tangible, shaping the destiny of our business. * Inspiration and guidance - work closely with our high-performing teams alongside our international peers and founder. * Unlimited growth potential in our company - we firmly believe in nurturing talent from within, fostering an environment where the sky's the limit. * The passport to adventure - as a part of our international organization, you spread your wings and learn from our other markets while applying both strategic and executive skills. * Invaluable transferable skills - fuel your interpersonal, digital, entrepreneurial, organizational, project management, and business prowess through hands-on experience in an organisation that values training and development. Your Responsibilities You will own your own projects and be responsible for driving results across various projects and initiatives. Responsibilities in this job will evolve and be defined and redefined throughout your time with us. The aim is to take ownership of and drive the development of progressively larger opportunities. Success requires the following: * Setting ambitious yet achievable goals, developing strategic plans to reach them, and executing with urgency and intensity to deliver measurable outcomes * Take ownership of assigned projects or tasks from inception to completion, including defining clear objectives, plans, and deliverables * Proactively identify potential bottlenecks or obstacles and develop mitigation strategies * Drive accountability by ensuring all team members understand their roles and responsibilities * Act as a champion for our results-driven culture within the team and organization * Build, coach, and empower A+ teams to reach their potential and provide 5-star experiences to our users and partners * Project-based assignments with clear objectives spread across different geographies * Deep dive into value creation, process improvement and organizational growth * Thinking out of the box, brainstorming and strategizing to challenge status quo and aim at accelerating our momentum and efficient scaling What we expect from you We are seeking a dynamic individual who thrives in a results-oriented environment to join our team and help us reach our objectives. Industry experience is not a requirement, but you do need to be highly ambitious, proactive, forward-thinking, a fast learner, and driven to succeed. Furthermore, we are looking for candidates who: * Have proactive mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams * Are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possess a track record of successfully owning projects from conception to completion * Possess an unwavering drive and desire to be the very best at what they do * Are passionate about making an impact and driving tangible results * Exude an unparalleled work ethic fueled by an urgency to progress * Embrace ownership and proactively following through on commitments * Possess an insatiable curiosity about business, data, and people, relishing the opportunity to build and nurture relationships that fuel lasting success * Master the art of communication, wielding their words with impact both verbally and in writing * Showcase unrivalled organizational skills, skillfully structuring and prioritizing their work to achieve maximum efficiency * Fluency in English and an EU work permit is required. Start date and Travel Flexible start date. This role will cover all three markets, so regular travel will be part of what we have in mind for you! It will also include extended stays working hands-on with the teams in the different locations. #LI-Onsite

Pantheon

Pantheon has been at the forefront of private markets investing for more than 40 years, earning a reputation for an innovative approach to investing in secondaries, co-investments, and primary fund investments, as well as capital formation across commingled funds, evergreen vehicles and customized solutions. Our specialist investment capabilities span multiple strategies across private equity, infrastructure and real assets, and private credit. Through our collaborative and committed culture, we find new ways to solve complex problems together and deliver innovative investment opportunities across private markets. Pantheon currently manages approximately $82.3 billion in AUM across all its strategies, serving more than 750 institutional and 638 private wealth clients worldwide For further details please visit www.pantheon.com Purpose of the Position  The Investment Associate will support the Global Infrastructure & Real Assets Investment team by providing transaction support in deal execution (GP-led secondaries, LP portfolio secondaries, co-investments, and primary fund selection), asset management, and other ad-hoc projects and initiatives to promote growth of the team and wider business. Key Responsibilities:  * Evaluate investment opportunities through financial modeling and due diligence * Prepare and present investment recommendations to the Investment Committee on deal findings and other analyses * Assist with deal closing processes alongside the Investment Structuring Team and legal counsel * Represent team and build rapport with partners and counterparties by attending GP/company board meetings, industry events, and other ad-hoc meetings * Monitor and assist in the management of existing portfolio companies and investments * Support client and fundraising requests and participate in client and fundraising meetings * Conduct market and sector research for use in pitchbooks, client materials or external publications Knowledge and Experience Required: * Prior knowledge and deal experience (2-4 years) in infrastructure & real assets, private equity, investment banking, consulting, corporate development, or related roles * Strong financial modelling skills, ability to understand financial statements, interpret and calculate key financial metrics * Ability to learn quickly, take initiative and handle a large amount of responsibility early on * Interest in working in a fast-paced deal execution environment with the ability to perform well under pressure with minimum supervision to meet tight deadlines * Self-motivated and resourceful; able to multi-task and focus on delivering results * Strong problem solving, influencing and relationship building skills – ability to build relationships internally and externally with General Partners, clients, brokers, consultants, and management teams * Strong communication skills and attention to detail * Willingness to travel on a varying basis This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. You may be required to perform other job-related duties as reasonably requested by your manager. Pantheon is an Equal Opportunities employer, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't perfectly align we'd still encourage you to apply.

Armira

YOUR MISSION For the Mittelstand Investment team, we are looking for exceptional individuals to join our Munich office. You will work at the heart of fast-paced, partnership-driven investments, collaborating closely with established entrepreneurs and family-owned "hidden champions.” As an associate, you will be involved in all parts of the deal, from sourcing, over deal execution, portfolio work and exit and are expected to take on responsibility and ownership early on.  The ideal candidate combines a passion for Mittelstand companies with a strong commitment to excellence, independent thinking, and entrepreneurship. Our transparent and collegial culture encourages initiative and supports long-term professional growth. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES * Working together with team members on all aspects of the investment process from deal origination, due diligence analysis and execution to portfolio value creation and exit processes * Responsibility for individual modules in the due diligence and execution of investment opportunities, e.g., commercial assessment of market and company, in-depth financial analyses and financial modelling, as well as legal and tax due diligence, legal documentation and financing * Process management, e.g., for due diligence or financing processes, by coordinating internal transaction progress, as well as external consultants and advisors * Value creation in portfolio companies (e.g., definition and execution of value enhancement plans and measures, add-on transactions, and financial reporting) YOUR PROFILE * 1-3 years of professional/consulting experience; additional, relevant banking or private equity internships are advantageous * Strong academic background with a degree in business administration, finance, economics, engineering or a related field * Ideally experience in M&A-related projects, e.g., commercial due diligence, PMI, etc. * Outstanding analytical skills, commercial judgement, and sound financial knowledge * High degree of personal responsibility, drive, and ability to work in a team * Confident and pleasant demeanor, clear communication, high level of empathy and strong interpersonal skills * Fluent in German and English WHY US? Armira Mittelstand is Armira's largest strategy, investing in established "hidden champions" across the DACH region, Benelux, and Northern Italy. The strategy focuses on majority investments in profitable, growing Mittelstand companies - partnering with strong entrepreneur-led and family businesses, seeking to be the best partner for their next phase of growth. The strategy targets equity investments of €20-200m in medium-sized “Mittelstand” companies with revenues typically between €25-500m. Armira Mittelstand seeks businesses with sustainable business models, strong market positions, and growth prospects driven by secular trends - with a with a clear preference on proprietary deals directly with entrepreneurs or corporates.