We are looking for an experienced Portfolio Manager to join the investment team of a growing investment management company, taking a senior role in the origination, evaluation, execution and active management of investments across its funds. This is a hands-on investment position covering the full investment lifecycle, from identifying and assessing new opportunities to transaction execution, portfolio monitoring, value creation and exit.
Description
- Source, screen and assess new investment opportunities;
- Lead detailed financial, commercial and strategic analysis of prospective investments;
- Lead due diligence workstreams and coordinate external advisers;
- Develop robust investment theses and appropriate transaction structures;
- Lead the preparation and presentation of Investment Committee proposals;
- Participate in the negotiation of transaction terms alongside management, Board members and advisers;
- Coordinate transaction execution from initial assessment through signing and completion;
- Actively monitor portfolio companies and overall investment performance;
- Monitor financial performance, liquidity, budgets, KPIs and key strategic milestones;
- Identify areas of underperformance and recommend appropriate corrective actions;
- Participate in portfolio-company governance when appropriate;
- Develop exit strategies and lead the relevant analysis and execution;
- Contribute to portfolio construction and allocation discussions;
- Supervise and support the development of junior members of the investment team.
Profile
- Degree in Finance, Economics, Management, Engineering or a related field;
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience in Private Equity, Venture Capital, Investment Banking, Asset Management, Corporate Finance or another investment-related environment;
- Demonstrable experience executing M&A or investment transactions;
- Strong financial modelling, valuation and deal structuring capabilities;
- Previous experience actively managing portfolio companies or investments will be highly valued;
- Strong understanding of financial statements, investment analysis and corporate finance;
- Strong commercial judgement and ability to assess investment opportunities from both a financial and strategic perspective;
- Confidence interacting with senior management teams, shareholders and external advisers;
- Leadership capabilities and previous experience supervising or developing junior professionals;
- High degree of autonomy, ownership and professional judgement;
- Professional proficiency in Portuguese and English is mandatory.
Job Offer
- A senior investment role with exposure to the full investment lifecycle;
- The opportunity to combine new deal execution with active portfolio management;
- Direct interaction with portfolio-company management teams, shareholders and senior decision-makers;
- Exposure to private-market investments and value-creation initiatives;
- The opportunity to lead transactions and contribute to investment and portfolio strategy;
- Leadership responsibilities within the investment team;
- An international and entrepreneurial working environment.