Job Title:
Portfolio/Investments Manager
Contract Type:
Permanent
Time Type:
Full time
Job Description:
Main Responsibilities
- To act as key member of the Portfolio team based in Houston, supporting the Global Head of Portfolio in managing / executing investment / M&A and asset management duties
Investment / M&A Activities
- To work closely with business development team and trading desks in origination, screening and initial evaluation of potential investment opportunities (including in connection with existing portfolio)
- Being responsible for understanding business case for investment, key value drivers both in respect of return on investment and synergies from trading
- Leading specific workstreams as part of 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 optimise 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, inter alia, HSEC, 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
Cross-Activity Duties
- To be responsible for financial modelling / review of financial models and valuation / returns analysis in the context of internal reporting, group audit process or other strategic initiatives
- To work with other members of team in preparation of internal and external presentations related to investment / deal execution and / or asset management activities
This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a corporate M&A / corporate finance / investment banking / private equity background to be part of a small but dynamic team involved in the execution of the Group's strategy.
Profile/Key Skills
Ideal candidate will have around 6-8 years of experience in a corporate M&A / investment banking / corporate finance or private equity team, with demonstrable experience in the energy, infrastructure and utilities space.
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
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 prioritise in order to reach best outcome
- Flexibility to travel (approximately 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) useful
- Motivated, reliable and self-starter; team player with a positive and entrepreneurial attitude
If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
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