Job opening at Fund+ / Senior Associate

Job opening Senior Associate

Fund+ is seeking a Senior Associate who can contribute to the value creation of our investments. Our purpose is to make long term investments in highly innovative, life science companies primarily active in therapeutics, as well as companies developing diagnostics and medical devices, with strong long-term potential. The combination of our open-ended fund structure and relevant sector expertise clearly position us as an investor of choice for companies in the life science sector.

The Job

You will contribute to building and developing the Fund+ portfolio out of our Leuven based office.

Key objectives:

  • As an active member of the Fund+ team, take part in the identification, origination, evaluation, diligence and negotiation of new investment opportunities in Belgium and Europe 
  • Participate in asset management activities as well as continuous exit re-evaluation and execution, as necessary
  • Take part in the continued development and update of operating procedures for investment and asset management processes, as required 

Main tasks in daily business:

  • Evaluate new investment opportunities and synthesize findings in form of PowerPoint Presentations, Word memos and Excel models for internal discussions and governing bodies (Board of Directors) 
  • Manage projects by taking a lead on scoping and managing the content and timing of relevant due diligence streams (e.g. commercial, financial, legal, IT, operational) related to investment projects and portfolio companies
  • Take lead on creating models in Excel to assess new potential and current investments, including all aspects of bottom-up operational forecasting, three-statement models (profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow statement), valuation models (e.g. discounted cash flow valuation, return / hold / leveraged buyout valuation and peer group valuation), liquidation models and capital structure models
  • Develop pipeline of investment opportunities by sourcing, tracking and documenting new investment opportunities through e.g. desktop research, external meetings, expert calls, external advisors and conferences. 

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with: 

  • 2+ years at an investment bank or leading consultancy; and
  • 2+ years at a leading investment organization
  • Master’s in business administration or similar advanced finance or economics degree in Business or life-science related undergraduate degree
  • Experience with complex negotiation processes and transactions, both in the public and private setting
  • Deep practical and academic expertise in corporate finance and valuation
  • Significant first-hand experience with all aspects of due diligence processes on investment projects 
  • Professional experience or academic background in life sciences
  • Independent, self-motivated, strong work ethic
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build good relationships
  • High attention to detail
  • Ambitious, proactive and with a structured approach to problem-solving
  • Intellectual quickness, curiosity, discipline, resourcefulness, and resilience
  • Ability to work as a team member, including the ability to develop junior colleagues   

Personal qualifications: 

  • Independent, self-motivated, strong work ethic
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build good relationships
  • High attention to detail
  • Ambitious, proactive and with a structured approach to problem-solving 
  • Intellectual quickness, curiosity, discipline, resourcefulness, and resilience
  • Ability to work as a team member, including the ability to develop junior colleagues
  • Strong sense of integrity and high ethical standards 

Working at Fund+

Our strategic goal is to build on and enhance our position as a European leader in Life Sciences investing. We want to create sustainable shareholders value, contribute to the development of a leadership position in the Life Sciences sector and generate a tangible, beneficial societal impact. You will be working in a dynamic, dedicated and ambitious team with highly skilled colleagues and you will be trusted with significant operational freedom.  

To apply, please send your resume and motivation letter to HR@fundplus.be

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.