In-House Investment Manager M&A - Energy

Entreprise :

For one of our client, specialized in the commodity trading sector in Energy, we are currently looking for an in-house Investment Manager for M&A projects.

Description du poste :

To act as key member of the Portfolio team based in Geneva, supporting the Head of Portfolio in managing / executing investment / M&A, asset management and strategic projects for the groupInvestment / M&A Activities

• To work closely with business development team and trading desks in screening and initial evaluation of potential investment / divestment opportunities (including in connection with existing portfolio), including:
• Leading deal execution process (RFPs, due diligence, valuation, legal / transaction documentation, closing and post-deal monitoring)
• Coordination with other departments / teams (e.g. finance, legal, tax, compliance) to obtain all relevant inputs for transaction evaluation and execution process

Asset Management Activities

• To act as a key team member in overall effort to optimize investment portfolio performance and implementation of initiatives to generate value for the group, including:
• Monitoring performance of portfolio, including coordinating with all stakeholders (finance, controlling, trading, HR, etc.) as required
• Monitoring compliance of portfolio investments with all applicable group policies including, compliance and internal audit
• Develop and recommend strategic initiatives, including, e.g. capex / investment, divestment, partnership opportunities, and supporting implementation thereof where approved by group management

Strategic Initiatives

• To be able to lead the project management team in execution and implementation of group strategic initiatives, e.g. internal cost optimization programmes, development of group strategies

Cross-Activity Duties

• To be responsible for financial modelling / review of financial models and valuation / returns / cost-benefit analysis
• To work with other members of team in preparation of internal and external presentations related to investment / deal execution, asset management or strategic initiative activities

Description du profil :

Financial Modelling and Valuation

• Strong understanding of financial analysis, strong financial modelling skills with a focus on cash flow modelling and analysis, including debt modelling
• An ability to work with less structured information and processes (including driving desktop review / due diligence processes to produce required analysis / deliverables)
• An ability to articulate valuation / returns analysis including an ability to make reasoned judgements and to identify and understand key valuation drivers / sensitivities / risks
• Exposure to the natural resources / oil and gas / utilities sector preferred

Project Management / Organizational Skills

• Ability to work independently and run projects / key workstreams, and to obtain required inputs from a range of sources (other departments, business development team, traders, external counterparties)
• Ability to take on a number of tasks and prioritize in order to reach best outcome
• Flexibility to travel (approximately 25-30% of time), potentially on short notice
• Ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines

Other Skills

• Excellent capabilities in PowerPoint and other MS office applications
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Fluent in English, additional languages (e.g. Spanish, Russian) useful
• Motivated, reliable and self-starter; team player with a positive and entrepreneurial attitude