Top Tier Investment Fund - Investment Intern/Analyst
Publication date:
09 September 2024Workload:
100%- Place of work:Schweiz - Zürich & Schaffhausen
https://www.sagemonroe.com/
Investment Team Intern/Junior Analyst
* Internship Length approx. 3 months, with the opportunity to convert to full time offer
Zürich area, Switzerland
An opportunity to join a top tier international investment firm acquiring significant ownership positions in publicly-listed European companies where long-term value can be enhanced through active ownership. With assets under management of c. EUR 14 billion, it belongs to the top tier of active investors in Europe. After a thorough analysis, the fund acquires significant equity ownership and actively accompanies its investments over a typical holding period of three to seven years. During this time, they seek to create value through a comprehensive improvement program relating to strategy, operations, governance, and financing structure.
Responsibilities
As an investment team intern, you will be supporting the investment team in identifying, evaluating and actively managing invest- ments, predominantly in German-speaking Europe, the Nordics and the UK. Your tasks will include:
• Market analysis and research to identify potential investments;
• In-depth analysis of identified companies, including evaluation of strategy, assessment of business models, financial statement analysis, industry benchmarking, and financial modelling;
• Definition of value-enhancement programs together with experts and company representatives; and,
• Active monitoring of portfolio companies’ operational performance and provision of analytical support for regular discussions with senior company executives.
Requirements
• Top 5-10% academic performance, ideally with a business-related major (business administration / economics) or a natural science / engineering major;
• Early working (maximum one year of full time work experience), and/or internship experience from a top tier institution and/or extracurricular exposure to relevant business or investing (e.g., consulting / investment banking / PE or start-up / own stock market investing
experience);
• Solid understanding of accounting and corporate finance concepts;
• Extraordinary analytical skills; strong ability to identify, disaggregate and deliver pragmatic solutions;
• Well-structured communication in oral and written form; excellent English skills, in oral and written form; German,
Nordic, French and other European languages would be a plus but not a must
Offering
My client is one of the few buyside funds offering career opportunities for bright graduates straight from university, a full time em- ployment offer will be extended to graduates who perform well during an internship of approximately 3 month.
The investment team is composed of ambitious, highly qualified professionals from market-leading private equity firms, strategy consultancies, and investment banks. They have an excellent track record in their field and offer an inspiring and stimulating team environment. You will have the opportunity to analyse highly complex situations, present your ideas to top level management, and create a lasting impact. They offer a very competitive compensation package and tailored training and personal development op- portunities, presenting a prospect for professional development in the fast lane.
Application
If you fit the requirements above and would like to be considered for this position, please send your application documents to E-Mail schreiben (Cover Letter + CV with University and School grades listed).
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