Investment Associate/Investment Manager

Investment Associate/Investment Manager

Aquila Capital

Hamburg, Luxembourg or Madrid

The Role

As an Analyst, you will contribute to originating, executing, and managing investments in Europe across all of Aquila Capital`s investment strategies. Also, you will be contributing to ongoing fundraising activities to expand the Aquila Capital platform. You will be based in Hamburg, Luxembourg or Madrid and an integral part of Aquila Capital´s investment management team.

Your responsibilities

• Conduct market and industry research to assess and benchmark potential investment opportunities and continuously monitor broader market trends;
• Analyse financial statements, valuation models and other investment metrics to evaluate and structure potential investments;
• Build, evaluate and stress test financial models;
• Prepare investment memoranda and presentation materials to support investment recommendations;
• Support the investment due diligence process, including the identification and mitigation of key risks;
• Actively work with internal and external departments to ensure successful due diligence & investment execution;
• Effectively work with external counterparties to evaluate, structure, and finance both existing and new investments;
• Monitor portfolio investments and assist with the periodic valuation process;
• Support fund raising efforts and investor relations activities;
• Provide ad-hoc analytical support to senior members of the team.

Your qualifications

• University degree in finance, economics, business or a related field or MBA. Additional qualifications (CFA, CA) highly appreciated;
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in financial modelling and continuous readiness for further training in this area;
• min. 4 years of professional experience in a private equity or M&A environment. Senior profiles are more than welcome to apply;
• Strong understanding of finance and investment principles, including financial modelling and valuation techniques;
• Committed interest in the energy transition and / or infrastructure core+ experience will be considered favourably;
• High attention to detail, strong analytical and interpersonal skills;
• Self-starter with an ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines;
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint;
• Fluent in English (written and verbal). Other foreign languages are an advantage.