Investment Associate to CapMan Growth
CapMan is a leading Nordic private assets management and investment company with the mission to build value for the enrichment of society. Through our different investment strategies, we invest in unlisted businesses, real estate and infrastructure, which we have done for over 30 years. Our roots are Nordic, but our handprint and our networks are international.
We at CapMan Growth make significant minority investments in unlisted Nordic growth companies. We look for entrepreneur-led companies with rapid organic growth that are in the category leader position or have the ability to become one. Some of our recent investments include Neural DSP, Cloud2, Unikie, Sofigate, Silmäasema and Fennoa. Our companies not only contribute to the overall economic well-being of society but also influence and have a real impact on it. All our business decisions, from investment to development to exit, are guided by our values: active ownership, dedication and high ethics.
Our team of 8 investment professionals is based in Helsinki, and we are now strengthening our team by hiring an Investment Associate.
The Role
Working as an Investment Associate in CapMan Growth, you will get the opportunity to be involved in different phases of the investment process – from sourcing of new investments to executing transactions – and actively support our portfolio companies in value creation during the holding period. Your daily tasks will include e.g.
- Deal flow generation
- Company and market analysis
- Financial modelling and valuation
- Preparing presentations for both potential investments and existing portfolio companies
- Coordinating all aspects of investment process, due diligence and external advisers
- Hands-on support in development of our portfolio companies
Who we are looking for
Ideally, you have the following qualifications, skill sets and interests:
- Enthusiasm towards entrepreneurship, investing and growth companies
- Ability to combine professional mindset with a laid-back attitude and great sense of humour
- Experience from working within investment banking, private equity, management consulting, strategy and business development, or similar
- Higher education degree in relevant area such as finance, economics or engineering
- Strong analytical skills and e.g. master the use of PowerPoint and Excel
- Fluency in both Finnish and English
- Strong drive, proactiveness and team player skills
- Analytical and detail-oriented mindset with excellent written and verbal presentation skills
- Hands-on financial modelling experience and solid understanding of corporate finance
What is in it for you
You will be joining a non-hierarchical culture, with a strong entrepreneurial mindset, meaning that you will be given responsibility, which will enable you to grow and develop your skills.
By being an integral member of our Growth team, you will have an exceptional chance to be part of building international success stories and gain experience from working with the leading growth companies in Finland.
You will be part of our journey to develop the growth investment ecosystem in the Nordics for the benefit of our investors, employees in our portfolio companies and the societies where we are active.
Benefits
- Lunch benefit on top of salary
- Sports and culture benefit
- Phone benefit and modern tools
- Flexible worktime and possibility to work remotely
- Employee benefit programme with reductions to multiple partners
- Extensive occupational health care
- Comprehensive insurances covering also spare time
- Central location in the heart of the city
Our culture
By joining CapMan you are joining a home of top performers, who share the same values in working life. We are described as hungry but humble, meaning that we set the bar high and we are ready to go the extra mile to reach high performance, which we reward in a competitive and equal way. To reach our high ambitions we are known to have a personal drive and high motivation together with the belief that success and results are achieved together, which is seen in our everyday through seamless teamwork, trust and respect in each other. We are also very proud to acknowledge that to perform well we value and foster our friendly culture, that support a healthy worklife balance.
Our recruitment process
We recruit people on an equal opportunity bases and we seek to find people who combine knowledge and experience with great attitude and self drive. We are also very committed to enrich diversity in our ways of thinking and working to enable sustainable and thought-through decisions to ensure and strengthen our success story in pursuing both environmental and social sustainability within all our business practices, including our work environment.
In this recruitment applications will be reviewed continuously. Selected candidates will be contacted for a short interview after the application period, so that we can tell you more about the position and also get to know you a little bit better. In the next step you will be invited for a job interview where we will ask you to do a case study to gain information on your working/management style and motivation factors. Lastly, we will ask you to provide references from previous managers and/or colleagues.
Please notice that we process personal data in accordance with the EU's general data protection regulation (“GDPR”) and other applicable legislation.
Application and more information
Apply by 5 May at the latest. Attach your CV, letter of application and university transcripts in English. Please act swiftly as applications are being reviewed continuously. If you have any questions about the position, CapMan or the recruitment process, do not hesitate to be in contact with
- Investment Manager Nikke Mikkonen by e-mail nikke.mikkonen@capman.com and/or by phone +358 50 911 5257
- Investment Director Oskari Elmén by e-mail oskari.elmen@capman.com and/or by phone +358 45 638 5568
Warm welcome with your application!
About Us
CapMan Growth is the partner for growth companies seeking capital and know-how for growth, internationalisation and M&A activities. CapMan Growth makes significant minority investments in Nordic growth stage companies that have ambitious growth and expansion goals. As active investors, the team works closely with management and owners to help realize their growth ambitions. Through its funds, CapMan Growth can provide capital for recruiting, M&A, internationalisation, and other growth initiatives. In addition, the funds can acquire shares from owners helping realize some value from their business while maintaining control.
CapMan Growth is part of CapMan Group, a leading Nordic private asset expert with an active approach to value creation and over €5 billion in assets under management. CapMan’s objective is to provide attractive returns and innovative solutions to investors. We are dedicated to set science-based targets to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. We have a broad presence in the unlisted market through our local and specialised teams. Our investment strategies cover minority and majority investments in portfolio companies and real estate, and infrastructure assets. We also provide wealth management solutions. Our service business includes procurement and analysis, reporting and back office services. Altogether, CapMan employs approximately 190 professionals in Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, London and Luxembourg. We are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki since 2001.
