Waarde Capital (Moscow Representative Office) is looking for investment director for its newly established special situations buy-out fund dedicated for the Russian market
Waarde Capital
We form at least three independent teams. Every team comprises of investment director, associate and analyst. The main goal is to acquire enterprises with good EBITDA margin, low debt/equity ratio, export oriented revenues from non-governmental sectors. As a good sign of professional team we consider initial reliable pipeline in accordance with investment strategy and financial criteria and efficient entrance to the target.Please send your CVs marked by Investment director or Associate or Analyst depending on which position you are applying to.
Position - Investment Director:
Job description
Deal origination (investment idea, pipeline, analysis and negotiation) and deal execution (DD, structuring, debt capital fundraising, closing and further monitoring)
Desired Skills & Experience
Deep understanding of at least one industry
Hands-on experience in managing positions in operating companies
Strong negotiation skills (tough, but flexible and polite)
Real experience in closing of at least 5 deals
Vast life experience
Solid network (incl international)
Goal oriented
Ability to do the work by himself/herself without support from the back-office (we don t work with princesses)
Unbelievable optimism and sense of humor
Position - Associate/ Analyst
Job Description
The analyst will be responsible for (but not limited to):
first level analysis of incoming projects;
marketing, financial and business analysis;
financial modeling (Excel);
presentations and other decision making package
quick searching for experts and specialists in unfamiliar field;
participating in DD process;
participating in a day-to-day operating activity of portfolio companies.
Desired Skills & Experience
bachelor s degree (all majors will be advantages for a candidate);
at least 1 year of professional experience in the field adjacent to the PE/IB/coroporate finance;
strong communication and analytical skills;
strong quantitative skills and ability to use common sense;
financial modeling skills (ability to construct models in Excel);
experienced reader and analyst of corporate financial statements (CFA Level 1 strictly recommended);
ability to assess companies and projects using DCF method;
easy understanding of different business processes.
Company Description
Waarde Capital is a team of investment professionals who work with companies at every stage of the funding lifecycle, from initial seed investments, through startup and growth capital, to management buyouts and recapitalizations.
The prominent advantage of Waarde Capital's team is that the managers also act as core LPs of the fund. In every investment proposed the managers invest their own money that reflects significant part of the total funds required by the project. Our approach - to prove the best choice by own money and be in the same boat with our investors.
Waarde Capital brings funding and assists in the strategic development of portfolio companies and, if necessary, offers debt financing that may significantly increase the value of the co-owned equity.
Waarde Capital invests in Russia, Europe, Israel, Asia and USA. Waarde Capital is always open for a new investment opportunity in any region of the world.