Associate/Senior Associate - Ukraine fund, Oslo

If you are a high-performing, dependable professional with solid experience - whether from consulting, investment banking, private equity, or equivalent - this opportunity may be for you.

We offer a key role within a small, highly skilled, and driven team operating in an international environment. You will play an integral part in scaling the Ukraine Fund, leveraging Norfund's established platform, track record, and collaborative culture. This role provides a unique opportunity to further develop your investment expertise while contributing to meaningful impact in Ukraine. The Ukraine Fund invests across all Norfund's key investment areas: agribusiness, manufacturing, renewable energy, green infrastructure and financial institutions.

You will work closely with senior investment professionals and be actively involved in all phases of the investment process. The position is based in Oslo.

Responsibilities and tasks

• Project support across all phases of the investment process, from origination and assessment to portfolio management and exit
• Financial analysis, valuation, financial modelling, and preparation of investment proposals and presentations
• Independently manage workstreams relating to investment projects or internal work
• Conduct country, industry, and investment research
• Assist the project manager in active ownership of portfolio companies
• Update portfolio management systems and prepare investment activity reports

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, economics, finance, or equivalent, with a strong academic record
• 2-4 years of relevant experience, for example from investments, financial advisory, or consultancy
• Strong financial modelling skills and preferably experience with investments
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills; able to distill information into clear, decision ready materials whether in word or power point
• Structured, proactive, and results-oriented work style
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work well in a team

• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English, with the ability to summaries and synthesize what is important

We offer

• A competent and international working environment
• Hands-on experience doing investments in different sectors, including direct and on-the-ground engagement with companies, partners, and stakeholders
• A central role in small, focused teams, enabling steep learning through close collaboration and responsibility

We believe diversity leads to better results and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

The job requires work permit in Norway and the position is based in Oslo.

Please submit your cover letter, CV and grade transcripts by August 3.

Questions about the position may be directed to Anette Myhre Vincendeau, phone: (+47) 975 37 455, anette@hodejegerne.no.

The Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries, Norfund, invests in the private sector in developing countries to create jobs, improve lives and support the transition to net zero. Owned by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norfund invests in renewable energy, financial inclusion, green infrastructure, scalable enterprises within agribusiness and manufacturing, and funds. Norfund also manages the Norwegian Climate Investment Fund and the Ukraine Fund.

Norfund has offices in Oslo, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Accra, San José, and Bangkok. Its portfolio comprises NOK 43,2 billion across 245 companies. The organization employs about 160 staff of 33 nationalities.