Rhein Invest - Profile Investment Analyst

Rhein Invest is a private equity firm which targets small and medium sized enterprises in Germany and the Netherlands. The fund was founded in 2017 by Kevin Heerema (ex-ING, Blackrock) and Jan Middelburg (ex-Boer & Croon, Active Capital Company). In the summer of 2018, Maurits van Driem (ex-Barclays) joined the team, with dr. Andree Kang (industrial background & investment expertise) joining as German partner in autumn 2018. Due to strong growth and successfully completing the first close of its fund, Rhein Invest is looking to further strengthen the team and hire an investment analyst. She/he will work in close collaboration with the rest of the team and will be involved in all aspects of private equity investing. Day to day this can vary from performing due diligence to acquisition process management to deal sourcing and financial modelling. Given Rhein Invest’s focus on both Germany and the Netherlands, the investment analyst will be based in Amsterdam and required to travel to Germany occasionally as part of origination and deal execution.

Key activities:

1. Origination:
   1. Analysing and reviewing investment opportunities
   2. Building and maintaining a network with advisors in the Netherlands and especially Germany
2. Deal Execution:
   1. Develop financial models and assist in the valuation of target companies
   2. Assist in the due diligence process (financial, commercial)
   3. Structuring of acquisition finance
   4. Managing a broad array of stakeholders (e.g. corporate finance advisers, diligence providers, etc.) across process milestones
3. Portfolio Management:
   1. Working closely with management of portfolio companies in the development and operational implementation of the strategic plan
   2. Supporting the optimisation of internal processes (e.g. financial reporting)

Background and experience:

• 2 to 4 years of experience in a highly professional environment, such as strategy consulting, private equity or transaction advisory
• University Degree (Master’s)
• Native German and fluent English speaker (Dutch not required)
• A credible and engaging presentational style, coupled with the confidence (tempered by self-awareness) to be effective in relationship building with entrepreneurs / vendors / management teams and advisers
• A high level of numeracy and technical proficiency combined with the commercial awareness to put the numbers into their strategic context
• A demonstrable interest in investing as opposed to advising

Key attributes:

• Operates in an organised and structured manner with an appropriate focus on detail
• Remains flexible and demonstrates ability to prioritise work
• Proactive and ability to work independently
• Affinity with small- and medium-sized enterprises

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration including co-investment in Rhein Invest transactions
• Informal but professional work atmosphere
• Immediate responsibility in origination, transactions and portfolio management
• Clear professional development path
• Amsterdam-based role, starting Q2-2019

Contact details:
info@rheininvest.com or DM us on LinkedIn if you have any questions regarding the role.