Investment Professional, Alternative Investments, [xxxxx] Asset Management, Copenhagen

Job ID: 10669

Would you like to play an instrumental role in an expanding investment area that is poised for significant growth in the coming years? Nordea Private Equity is looking for an experienced investment professional to support and develop our Principal Investments franchise, as part of the Alternative Investments team in Nordea Asset Management.

Nordea Asset Management (NAM) is the centre of investment management in the Nordea Group and in the Asset & Wealth Management division. NAM is the largest asset manager in the Nordics with the vision of being a leading European Asset Manager. We want to do this by delivering returns with responsibility. We meet customer demands and guide our customers in the right direction in asset selection while ensuring prudent ESG practices. NAM has around 900 employees and more than 475 Nordic and international institutional clients.

About this opportunity

Welcome to the Private Equity team, sitting within the broader Alternative Investments team in Nordea Asset Management. The team manages a fast growing global private equity program investing in private equity funds and principal investments. Principal Investments executes on co-investments and secondaries within the private equity markets, sourced from our extensive global network. As a committed Investment Professional, you will play a valuable role in supporting and developing the Principal Investments franchise, and deliver best-in-class returns to our investors.

In the role you will be expected to:
• Participate in all aspects of the investment cycle across principal investments:
o Sourcing and screening of new investment opportunities
o Development of investment theses and conduct due diligence
o Preparation of financial models and valuations
• Prepare decision making materials for new investments
• Work closely with stakeholders and clients in supporting and growing the private equity franchise
• Assist with new strategic initiatives and fundraisings

You’ll join a committed, entrepreneurial and expanding team with passion for private equity and alternative investments. We welcome international candidates, but the role will be based in Copenhagen.

Who you are

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in being at our best – and that we imagine you share with us.

To do well in this role, we believe that you should demonstrate:
• A solid work ethic and professional demeanor
• An investor mindset
• Solid financial skills and business understanding
• Proficiency in English as a working language
• A collaborative attitude and teamworking skills

Your experience and background:
• Relevant Masters level academic degree (finance, economics or business)
• Solid academic credentials
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience from private equity, principal investments, corporate finance, transaction services or similar
If this sounds like you, get in touch!
Next steps

Please submit your application no later than 09/07/2022.

For more information, you are welcome to contact Director Christian V. Ankerstjerne, +45 3091 1674, [email protected] or Portfolio Manager Brian Philip Jensen, +45 6122 7686, [email protected]

At Nordea, we know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable workplace. We deeply believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us better at supporting our customers and communities. So please come as you are.