A young and vibrant company with an increasing portfolio is looking for an experienced Investment Associate to join their Investments team in Malta. The role can be managed from the Malta office or remotely. You will report to the Investment Director and will focus on long-term investments in high-growth markets. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years’ experience investing within a Venture Capital firm and experience / interest in at least one of the following sectors: trading, blockchain, fintech, renewables, clean tech. If you have the required skills and experience, please send your CV for this Malta based or remote Investment Associate role.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Work closely with the leadership team on executing the investment strategy
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Research industry and market trends
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Source and screen potential investments
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Monitor, track and build relationships with start-ups
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Conduct and arrange investment pitch meetings
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Conduct comprehensive investment due diligence on investments
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Generate investment ideas and actively source those opportunities
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Prepare and present investment memos for investment committee
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Portfolio monitoring and reporting
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Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, private banks, funds, investee companies, angel networks, founders and start-ups
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Attend industry events, build a network of founders and investors
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Provide support to portfolio companies, represent the Company’s portfolio companies
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Occasional business travel will be required, primarily within Europe.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
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Minimum 3 years’ experience of investing within a Venture Capital firm or equivalent
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Strong experience project managing the entire due diligence process for deals from initial pitch to completion
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Experience performing sector and company analysis and presenting findings concisely and accurately with actionable insights
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Experience / interest in at least one of the following sectors: trading, blockchain, fintech, renewables, clean tech
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Has a strong network within the venture capital eco system
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Is passionate about investing in high growth companies
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Ability to work independently on complex problems or projects with long lead times
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Able to work effectively under pressure
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Confident in providing challenge as part of the investment process
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Excellent communicator
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Intellectually curious and entrepreneurial mindset when it comes to risk
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Conducts themselves with integrity & honesty.
COMPANY BENEFITS
Due to the high volume of applications we receive at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
To apply for this position, please email your CV to
Laura Constantinou, laura@grsrecruitment.com quoting the above job reference or call
+356 2778 0664 for further information.