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Norfund is expanding - we are searching for an Associate!

Arbeidsgiver
Norfund
Stillingstittel
Associate - Private Equity Funds
Frist
September 8th 2019
Ansettelsesform
Fast
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Associate – Private Equity Funds

Investments in private equity funds are an increasingly important instrument for Norfund in order to create and support sustainable businesses in developing countries. With a high level of activity, we are in the process of expanding and wish to increase our team in Oslo. We are seeking a result oriented person, with a strong interest in investments, active ownership and private equity strategies. This is a unique opportunity to get first-hand experience from investing in developing countries using diverse private equity strategies including incubators, venture funds, buy-out, and co-investments. The successful candidate must have the capacity to work both in teams and independently and be a resource for others in the department. 

 

Responsibilities and tasks

  • Portfolio administration and management
  • Participate in due diligence and investment processes, including assessment of opportunities, evaluating management teams, execution of new investments as well as monitoring investments
  • Conduct investment research, including analysis of appropriate active ownership strategies, country and industry analysis
  • Financial analysis, valuation, systems development, analysis of track records etc
  • Drafting of investment papers for the Investment Committee and the Board of Norfund
  • Be a support to the active ownership of portfolio companies
  • Travel to potential and existing investments, as needed

 

Specific qualifications for this position:

  • Master’s in business, Economics, Finance or equivalent with a strong academic record
  • Strong analytical skills and a high level of accuracy
  • Result oriented and with a structured and efficient work style
  • Excellent communication skills both in Norwegian and English
  • Minimum 2 years relevant experience

 

We can offer:

  • A unique opportunity to achieve insight in private investments in developing countries
  • Highly competent and international working environment
  • A key role in lean and focused project teams in an entrepreneurial organization with a flat management structure

 

The position is based in Oslo.

Norfund seeks a balanced composition of employees. Women and applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

After the expiry of the application deadline, a public applicant list will be prepared. It is advised that the applicant list might be published. Applicants who have asked to be excluded from the list will be notified if exclusion cannot be met.

 

Questions about the process may be directed to our contact in TEMP-TEAM:

Senior Advisor, Elisabeth Krogh at +47 982 44 772

Questions about the position may be directed to:

Vice President Funds, Bernt Christian Brun at +47 99 027 027

 

Please send application and CV in either Norwegian or English by September the 8th 2019.

Om arbeidsgiveren

Norfund - the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries - is owned by the Norwegian Government and serves as an instrument in the Norwegian development policy. Norfund invests in the development of profitable and sustainable enterprises in developing countries. Norfund adds value through equity investments, loans and funds in four focus areas: Clean Energy, Environmental Infrastructure, Financial Institutions and Scalable Enterprises. The aim is to contribute to economic growth and poverty reduction. The main region is Africa south of Sahara with regional offices located in Nairobi, Maputo and Accra. Additionally, Norfund invests in selected countries in Asia and Central America with regional offices in Bangkok and San José. Norfund's current portfolio amounts to NOK 25 billion, invested in about 140 different companies. Norfund has 81 employees.

Sektor
Offentlig
Sted
Fridtjof Nansens Plass 4, 0160 Oslo
Bransje
Bank, finans og forsikring,
Offentlig administrasjon

Nøkkelord

Private Equity, Investeringsanalyse, Utviklingsøkonomi, Due Diligence, Finansanalyse

Spørsmål om stillingen

Kontaktperson
Elisabeth Krogh
Stillingstittel
Senior Advisor
Telefon
98 24 47 72
Kontaktperson
Bernt Christian Brun
Stillingstittel
Norfund, Vice President Funds
Telefon
99 02 70 27
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Fridtjof Nansens Plass 4, 0160 Oslo

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FINN-kode 155478391
Sist endret 9. sep. 2019 11:09

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