Job: Investment Manager

Location: Luxembourg
Deadline: Wednesday, 13 November 2013

Job ID:

100898

Entity:

European Investment Fund

Deadline:

Wednesday 13th November 2013

The European Investment Fund is seeking to recruit for its Venture Capital Division at its headquarters inLuxembourg, a

Investment Manager

Appointment will be made on the basis of a fixed term contract of three (3) years.

Purpose:

The Investment Manager operates within the EU Venture Capital sector. S/he assists in the identification, appraisal, negotiation and monitoring of investments in Venture Capital funds and co-investments with Business Angels/Family Offices under the European Angels Fund throughout the European Union and the Pre-Accession Countries.

Operating network:

Working in small teams, s/he contributes to the development of the Venture Capital business plan and the monitoring of the growing portfolio. The job requires a constant interface with other parts of the EIF.

Responsibilities:

• Gather qualitative and quantitative information on developments in venture capital markets and companies relevant to EIF business, and on any aspects that may affect the EIF portfolio;
• Assist in the development of a network of high level/quality external contacts;
• Assist in the implementation of the business plan, participating as necessary in the research, identification of business opportunities, preparation of proposals, due diligence, structuring and negotiation of transactions, and follow-up of business portfolio;
• Represent EIF in Investors meetings and Advisory Boards.

Qualifications:

• University degree in finance, business administration or psychology, with post-graduate qualifications constituting a distinct advantage;
• At least (5) five years' professional experience of which (3) three in a similar position; Additional previous experience in a financial or corporate environment would be an advantage;
• Proven exposure in the Venture Capital/Private Equity industry;
• Solid Financial Analysis skills;
• Good IT skills (standard Office tools, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Excellent knowledge of English (oral and written). Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage.

Personal Qualities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills;
• Commercial approach;
• Ability to manage complex operations ;
• Very good interpersonal skills;
• Sense of initiative and problem-solving approach;
• Ability to organise his/her work, set priorities and meet deadlines;
• Excellent team spirit.

Deadline for applications: 13^th November, 2013

• Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interviews be contacted and receive a formal response.

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