Investment Analyst
Amsterdam
Full-time, Contractor
0-2 years experience
Hybrid
€3,700 - €4,100 per month
Work Arrangement
Office Days per Week: 3 days
Key Skills
Financial due diligence
Climate impact assessment
Venture capital
Private equity
Infrastructure funds
Market research
Critical thinking
Analytical skills
Investment screening
Investor communication
Financial modeling
Data analysis
Reporting
Strategic research
Job Description
We are looking for a stellar performer who is excited about both climate technology and investing, and looking to join one of the most active climate investors globally.
The Investment Analyst role will primarily focus on driving the financial and climate impact due diligence of venture capital, private equity and infrastructure funds, as well as co-investments (direct investments). For fund investments, this involves evaluating a fund manager’s impact approach, strategy, team, organizational set-up and financial track record. For co-investments, this includes diving into a specific company’s technology, target market, financial model and climate impact potential. Besides due diligence projects, the Investment Analyst will support on other tasks such as sourcing & screening, process improvement, and investor communication. Who you are
The Investment Analyst role will primarily focus on driving the financial and climate impact due diligence of venture capital, private equity and infrastructure funds, as well as co-investments (direct investments). For fund investments, this involves evaluating a fund manager’s impact approach, strategy, team, organizational set-up and financial track record. For co-investments, this includes diving into a specific company’s technology, target market, financial model and climate impact potential. Besides due diligence projects, the Investment Analyst will support on other tasks such as sourcing & screening, process improvement, and investor communication. Who you are
- You have a high-level understanding of, or a strong drive to learn about, the venture capital & private equity industry, as well as what it takes to get to net-zero emissions, either through your academic degree or prior working experience
- You have superior analytical skills - your critical thinking capabilities are your key strength and love to dig into the nitty-gritty details
- You are a strong independent thinker - you have an opinion and will stand your ground in a discussion
- You are self-motivated and proactive - you don't wait for instruction but hit the ground running and aren’t afraid to ask for help or pitch your own ideas
- You are a team player - you like working in teams and know how to conduct yourself with a fund or client
- You have a master's degree (preference for finance, engineering or climate-related degree) with a strong GPA
- You at least have relevant internship experience and have a maximum of two years of working experience
- Based in the Netherlands or willing to relocate, full-time (40hrs). We do not sponsor Visas
- Have introductory calls with new funds and companies in the climate tech space to help the team prioritise new investment opportunities
- Map the market for new investment strategies we launch, such as our recent infrastructure debt fund of funds
- Drive the financial and climate impact due diligence of funds, including active contact with the best climate funds out there
- Drive the financial and climate impact due diligence of co-investments, including reference calls with relevant funds in our network
- Help improve the investment team processes and databases
- Lead research projects into new strategies, other asset classes or adjacent impact themes
- Support our investor communication by tracking and writing about the companies our funds have invested in
- Support our quarterly reporting process by synthesizing the financial and climate impact performance of our investments
- Support the commercial team from time to time in building presentations
- Work at a climate investment platform that is truly driven to put a dent in climate change
- Become part of a super talented team of individuals with alumni from AlpInvest, JP Morgan, McKinsey, HAL Investments, and Loyens & Loeff
- Headquarters located in the heart of Amsterdam, close to the Nieuwmarkt
- Bi-annual company offsites
- Hybrid work culture, with at least 3 days per week in the office
- Competitive base salary: €3,700 - €4,100 gross per month for an entry-level candidate
- Holidays: 25
Core Responsibilities
The Investment Analyst will conduct financial and climate impact due diligence for venture capital, private equity, and infrastructure investments. Additionally, the role involves sourcing new opportunities, supporting investor communication, and contributing to process improvement and research projects.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a master's degree in finance, engineering, or a climate-related field with a strong GPA. Applicants should have a maximum of two years of work experience and possess superior analytical and critical thinking skills.
Benefits
- Bi-annual company offsites
- Hybrid work culture
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