Investment Associate

Associate to EQT Group
EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization focused on active ownership strategies. With a Nordic heritage and a global mindset, EQT has a track record of almost three decades of delivering consistent and attractive returns across multiple geographies, sectors and strategies. Uniquely, EQT is the only large private markets firm in the world with investment strategies covering all phases of a business’ development, from start-up to maturity. EQT today has more than EUR 70 billion in assets under management across 27 active funds within two business segments – Private Capital and Real Assets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
· Performing company, industry and market research
· Preparing financial analysis, valuation models and presentations of possible investments
· Active participation in transaction processes, including project management
· Participating in teams in connection with portfolio company development and exit processes

KEY DIFFERENTIATORS FOR SUCCESS:
· Commercial mindset, fundamentally interested in business and value drivers

· Creative, thinking outside the box, seeing things from other angles

· People that can take decisions, handle the consequences and quickly adapt / change if new information comes in. Action-oriented and assertive.

· Strong communication skills.

· Potential to develop leadership skills, being inspirational/motivating, listening
· Smart, analytical and structured


CANDIDATE PROFILE:
· 1-2 years of relevant experience, preferably within investment banking or management consulting in the top tier firms. Other possible profile is within private equity, investment or management activities, a corporate setting, in an M&A department or similar. Very positive if the candidate has had several different work/internship experiences and even started their own company.
· Commercial approach, understanding of market drivers in general and ability to analyse targets from an industrial and strategic point of view, not only financial
· Financial modelling and valuation skills
· Relevant university or business school background with strong academic record.
· Fluency in English.
· Excel and PowerPoint skills

LOCATION:

· The position will be based in Stockholm.