Private Equity Analyst (2512-PEA)

Our client, an investment management company is seeking to recruit a Private Equity Analyst who will play a crucial role within the investment team.

Responsibilities:

Sourcing & Dealflow:

• Identifying prospective investment opportunities.
• Managing the deal flow pipeline and maintaining relationships with industry stakeholders.

Due diligence & Deal execution:

• Evaluate investment opportunities and conduct the established due diligence process.
• Preparing investment recommendation documents (memos) summarizing the investment thesis.
• Preparing and presenting materials for Investment Committees.
• Coordinating and participating in financial, legal, and strategic audits during the due diligence phase.

Portfolio & Fund management:

• Ongoing monitoring of portfolio companies, including tracking key financial and operational metrics.
• Tracking the fund's asset allocation and ensuring adherence to investment guidelines.
• Preparing recurring fund cash flow forecasts.
• Preparing quarterly financial statements for the fund, including Balance Sheets, Profit & Loss accounts, and capital.

Account statements:

• Computing fund performance metrics and KPIs.
• Preparing and monitoring fund budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.

Market Research & Strategic Insights:

• Conducting in-depth market and sector research to identify investment opportunities.
• Stay informed about market trends and sector developments to support investment decisions.

Reporting & Presentations:

• Drafting presentations for internal and external stakeholders, including investors (LPs).
• Providing regular updates to the Investment Committee and senior management.

Profile:

• Graduate from a top-tier business or engineering school, or a leading university (specialization in finance, strategy, or economics preferred).
• At least 1 to 3 years of experience in private equity, M&A, strategy consulting, or corporate finance is a strong asset.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication (written & verbal) skills and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English and French (both written and spoken).

Technical Skills:

• Advanced financial modeling skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).