Analyst (m/f/d) Debt Financing & Capital Markets
In this position, you will work within the Debt Financing & Capital Markets’ team and learn the broad financing business within a private equity. The Debt Financing & Capital Markets’ Team works on new (acquisition) financings for our Private Equity strategy (AURELIUS European Opportunities IV, AURELIUS Equity Opportunities and AURELIUS Wachstumskapital) as well as refinancings for our portfolio companies.
You will be based in Amsterdam and work across offices in Europe and the US as well as with our various portfolio companies in an international setting.
Responsibilities
In this position you will work closely with all members of the DF&CM team by providing substantive support in the financing of M&A transactions as well as the (re)financing of our portfolio companies. You will be acting as contact person for financing partners, consultants and advisors while working hand in hand with the Investment Team, the Operations Team and other AURELIUS teams. In this position, you will learn and support on a range of financing structures including asset-based lending and cashflow financing solutions.
- Structuring and Analysis: Debt capacity analysis; Review of potential financing structures and identification of relevant lenders
- Due diligence: Review and comment on due diligence materials; Coordinate external due diligence processes
- Financial Modelling and Preparation of Materials: Financial Model for lenders; Model relevant covenants and debt structures; Prepare lender materials including lender memorandum
- Execution: Coordinate outreach to lenders; Support the team with the documentation process and negotiations (from term sheet to full documentation); Work closely with external advisors and help manage various workstreams
- Investment process: Support the preparation of internal committee papers; Participate in the investment process and discussions
- Portfolio management: Monitoring of existing financings in collaboration with the management of the individual portfolio companies
Qualifications required
- Master’s degree with a major in business, finance, science or engineering
- 1 to 3 years of professional experience in corporate or investment banking (acquisition or leveraged finance), debt advisory or private equity
- Strong credit analysis skills
- Strong analytical and technical skills, including financial modelling and power point presentations
- Initial structuring know-how of financing solutions
- Knowledge of different forms of financings (cash flow & asset-based lending, debt capital markets)
- Basic knowledge of standard financing and collateral agreements as well as key financial figures and other covenants
- Relevant process/project management experience in the context of M&A transactions / in a deal environment
- Fluent in English; Other languages an advantage (including Dutch or German)
- Excellent MS-Office skills (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
Benefits
- An attractive success-related and performance-based salary package
- A highly motivated and interdisciplinary work environment with flat hierarchies
- International and dynamic team setting
- Impact-orientated atmosphere with long-term prospects
Please apply online including CV and cover letter as well as any additional relevant application documents (references etc.). Please state your earliest possible starting date and salary expectation.
As a member of AURELIUS’ Amsterdam Private Equity team, you will assist your colleagues and actively engage in all stages of the investment process of Benelux, pan-European, and global transactions. Your main responsibilities are executing due diligence (commercial & financial), undertaking market assessments as well as evaluating company performance and potential, business models, deal structures and performance improvement concepts. In this role you will have to be able to work independently in the processing of deals, but also show strong collaboration skills with your co-workers and external professionals.
Responsibilities
- Participation in due diligence activities relating to the investment process
- Analysis of financial and management reports (balance sheets, profit & loss, cash flow, etc.)
- Reviewing business models, formulating strategic concepts and conducting corporate evaluations
- Assistance in negotiating and completing transactions
- Participation in planning and realization of financing strategies
Skills required
- Excellent academic track record
- 1 – 2 yrs. of work experience in the M&A, Transaction Services, Private Equity or Strategy Consulting sector
- Strong analytical skills and ability to present conclusions in a concise and compelling manner
- Analytical problem solver, result-oriented, highly developed sense of responsibility and teamwork focused
- Entrepreneurial personality, open communicator
- Fluent in Dutch and English
Benefits
- An attractive success-related and performance-based remuneration package
- A highly motivated and interdisciplinary work environment with flat hierarchies
- International and dynamic team setting
- Impact-orientated atmosphere with long-term prospects
Our in-house “Sales & Marketing Task Force” supports and advises our portfolio companies on the optimisation and realignment of their Sales and Marketing organisation. This team works across multiple top-line focussed growth pillars with a broad remit across sales, marketing, pricing, customer experience and more.
What you’ll do
- Develop and implement optimization concepts along the entire commercial process including, but not limited to
- new market launch / development
- customer acquisition and retention
- new sales channels and platforms
- sales force effectiveness and incentives
- pricing strategy and execution
- target operating models
- customer experience and relationship management
- Optimization of sales processes through sales controlling and increases in efficiency in the field service organization
- Develop new, digital business and commercial models
- Perform due diligence tasks on acquisitions to our portfolio
- Implement quick check analyses for optimization potential of portfolio companies after the acquisition
- Lead and inspire portfolio company employees through critical transformations with the required sensitiveness and speed
What you’ll need
- Economics, business (or equivalent) university degree
- 5+ years of relevant commercial experience across various industries (B2B/B2C)
- Strategy consulting and commercial leadership experience in industry, start-up or private equity environment
- Expert in one or more commercial areas, such as Commercial Excellence, Pricing, Revenue Management, CRM, e-Commerce, Marketing, Sales, Key Account Management
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments and in matrix organizations, with exposure to senior leadership and decision makers
- Project management experience and knowledge of methodologies and tools
- Change manager with strong affinity for technology
- Able to thrive in autonomous and ambiguous environments
- Strong analytical and implementation skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Pragmatic and hands-on mentality
- Willingness to travel as required
- Experience within Europe highly preferred
- Fluent in English, further language skills are welcome
Our offer
- An attractive and performance-related remuneration package
- The opportunity to implement your own ideas and create real entrepreneurial added value
- Dynamic career development in a very successful and rapidly growing investment company
- Flexible place of work in a country in which an AURELIUS location is represented
Please apply online including all relevant application documents and stating your earliest possible starting date and salary expectation.
What you’ll do
- Managing the day to day transactions such as postings, reconciliations, receivables and payables.
- Preparing of management accounts on a monthly basis, including accruals and deferrals in accordance with Lux GAAP / IFRS.
- Knowledge of other GAAPs advantageous (Germany, Malta, Netherlands, Italy, Sweden).
- Preparation of annual financial statements of holding and service companies.
- Compiling of various financial reports for internal and external use.
- Contact person for tax advisors and auditors.
- Preparation and submission of VAT returns.
- Preparation of invoices, support budgeting process and performing interest calculations.
- Assisting in specific assignments and projects as assigned by management.
What we’re looking for
- University degree and successful completion of further accounting certifications (ACCA, Luxembourgish Accountant or similar).
- At least 2 years of professional experience as accountant.
- Relevant experience in the annual financial statement process according to Lux GAAP and other local GAAPs (and tax law) as well as VAT returns.
- Understanding of Improvements of existing processes.
- Good knowledge of Sage BoB and MS-Office, WORKDAY (DATEV) advantageous.
- You are fluent in written and spoken English, with German and/or French desirable.
- Analytical thinking, independent work-style and initiative, ability to work in a team, high degree of accuracy and diligence, affinity for numbers.
What we offer
- Work with an inspiring team of professionals and be part of a fast growing, dynamic and successful investment firm.
- Great opportunity to learn, grow and further develop your career.
- An attractive and performance-related remuneration package.
- Be part of an international team with close collaboration across multiple departments.
- Dynamic and open-minded team, diverse culture, regular team events.
Please apply online including all relevant application documents (cover letter, CV and certificates), and stating your earliest possible starting date, preferred working hours and salary expectation.
What you’ll do
- Manage operations and financials of private equity funds and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV), be part of a team working closely with our CFO
- Actively support closings of investment deals in collaboration with deal teams, legal and tax.
- Forster seamless communication and coordination with internal departments, including deal teams, legal, investor relations, as well as external parties and portfolio companies.
- Manage and review work of external fund administrators and ensure high quality and timely deliverables.
- Review and support preparation of quarterly reports and investor capital accounts
- Monitor liquidity and initiate capital calls / distributions.
- Close collaboration with accounting to ensure transactions are properly reflected.
- Work with external auditors to facilitate efficient and timely audit completion.
- Coordinate other external experts such as tax and legal.
- Actively participate in the development and enhancement of processes and tools, contributing to team-specific and firm-wide initiatives
- Manage ad hoc processes as required, demonstrating flexibility and agility in responding to evolving needs
What we’re looking for
- 3- 8 years of relevant experience in a Big 4 audit firm or private equity firm.
- University degree in finance, accounting or related field; further professional qualifications (ACCA, CPA, CFA) preferred.
- Excellent communication skills in English, proficiency in additional language such as German or French is a plus.
- Experience with Luxembourgish private equity funds (closed-ended).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solid understanding of international accounting standards and Lux GAAP.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Have a personal drive and strive for excellence, willing to develop and learn. A person who walks the extra mile, takes responsibility and wants to deliver high quality.
What we offer
- Unique, challenging and independent role, managing various areas related to fund operations.
- Work with an inspiring team of professionals and be part of a fast growing, dynamic and successful investment firm.
- An attractive and performance-related remuneration package.
- Be part of an international team with close collaboration across multiple departments.
Please apply online including all relevant application documents (cover letter, CV and certificates), and stating your earliest possible starting date, preferred working hours and salary expectation.
What you’ll do
- Contract management among various jurisdictions and offices in close collaboration with management.
- Preparation and review of contracts (loan agreements, set-off agreements, service agreements, SPAs etc.);
- Reorganisations of companies and planning of acquisition structures together with M&A lawyers;
- You will support corporate bodies by reviewing or drafting contracts and agreements, or also resolutions and shareholders’ general meetings, including notices, proxies, and minutes;
- Support with simple due diligence issues – chain of title, etc;
- Correspondence with notaries, external lawyers, courts and authorities;
- Dealing with issues relating to money laundering prevention;
- Supporting Know Your Customer processes, maintain registers and support other compliance areas.
What we’re looking for
- University Degree in Law
- Fluent in English and German, French will be considered an asset.
- Proficient understanding of private equity and real estate investment structures, legal, and administrative requirements.
- Minimum of 2-5 years of in a similar role with relevant experience, knowledge in the Fund industry is an advantage.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Quality-driven and structured with attention to details, minded with a “can do” attitude, effective and proactive.
- Personal drive for excellence, willing to develop and learn. A person who walks the extra mile, takes responsibility and wants to deliver high quality.
What we offer
- Unique, challenging and independent role, managing various legal areas related to private equity investments and operations.
- Work with an inspiring team of professionals and be part of a fast growing, dynamic and successful investment firm.
- An attractive and performance-related remuneration package.
- An international team with close collaboration across multiple departments.
- Dynamic and open-minded team, diverse culture, regular team events.
Please apply online including all relevant application documents (cover letter, CV and certificates), and stating your earliest possible starting date, preferred working hours and salary expectation.
Due to the growth in our portfolio, we are strengthening our Operations Team in the USA.
AURELIUS’ Task Force is a close-knit team of advisors with deep functional expertise and long-standing management experience. They support value generation in portfolio companies through effective and hands-on project and change management in the areas of Procurement, Operations, Sales/Marketing, IT and Finance.
Responsibilities
- Lead the IT due diligence process in connection with the acquisition of companies, particularly the creation of IT carve-out scenarios, red-flag reports, and estimation of the associated costs
- Coordinate implementation of IT carve-out projects after the acquisition of new company investments
- Coordinate IT transformation projects during or holding time, e.g., ERP modernization
- Coach business and IT stakeholders of the portfolio companies to optimize IT processes as well as project methodology, roles, and deliverables
- Analyse poorly defined problems, moderate solution finding process and suggest solution alternatives
- Support software license transfer agreements
- Build network of internal and external project staff and service providers, staff projects and oversee deliverables of external and internal team members
- Build local IT Practice team with 1-2 (Senior) Managers
Prerequisites
- You are an experienced IT all-rounder with knowledge in several IT areas e.g., IT Strategy and Governance, application and infrastructure management, service delivery or IT-security
- Successfully completed studies in computer science, natural sciences, engineering, or economics
- At least 10 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in the context of an IT consulting, IT company or as ITlLead in the Industry
- Experience in IT projects management in the field of IT carve-out, M&A, IT transformation or development of IT landscapes or applications as stream lead or sub-project lead
- You work in a consulting-oriented manner and are able to use your broad knowledge in a wide variety of situations
- Excellent communication combined with strong analytical skills
- Entrepreneurial thinking and acting, implementation strength and business/commercial acumen
- Ability to travel on a weekly basis (3-4 days on site)
- Fluent in English, other language skills are welcome
Our offer
- An attractive and performance-related remuneration package
- The opportunity to implement your own ideas and create real entrepreneurial added value
- Flat hierarchies with very fast decision making
- End-to-end view of the portfolio companies through their Aurelius lifecycle from due diligence to divestment
- Dynamic career development in a very successful and rapidly growing investment company
Please apply online including all relevant application documents and stating your earliest possible starting date and salary expectation.
Responsibilities
- Managing the day-to-day transactions such as postings, reconciliations, receivables and payables
- Preparing of management accounts on a monthly basis, including accruals and deferrals
- Knowledge of German HGB, IFRS and Lux GAAP is a must, other GAAPs advantageous (Malta, Netherlands, Italy, Sweden)
- Preparation of annual financial statements of holding and service companies
- Compiling of various financial reports for internal and external use
- Contact person for tax advisors and auditors
- Preparation and submission of VAT returns
- Preparation of invoices, support budgeting process and performing interest calculations
- Assisting in specific assignments and projects as assigned by management
- General administrative tasks and any other duties which may be required from time to time
Profile
- University degree and successful completion of further accounting certifications (ACCA, Luxembourgish Accountant or similar)
- At least 3-5 years of professional experience as an accountant
- Relevant experience in the annual financial statement process according to German HGB, Lux GAAP and other local GAAPs (and tax law) as well as VAT returns
- Understanding of improvements of existing processes
- Good knowledge of WORKDAY / DATEV, MS Office and Sage BoB advantageous
- You are fluent in written and spoken German and English, French desirable
- Analytical thinking, independent work-style and initiative, ability to work in a team and under pressure, high degree of accuracy and diligence, affinity for numbers
Our Offer
- An attractive and performance-related remuneration package
- Flat hierarchy promoting rapid decision-making processes
- Dynamic career development in a successful and strongly growing investment company
- Be part of an international team with close collaboration across multiple departments
- Dynamic and open-minded team, diverse culture, regular team events
- Complimentary drinks, coffee, tea, and fresh fruit
Please apply online including all relevant application documents (cover letter, CV and certificates), and stating your earliest possible starting date, preferred working hours and salary expectation.