Open Position: Investment Associate

Imagine supporting impactful change by investing in Private Debt on behalf of large professional investors (e.g. pension funds and insurance companies). At Colesco we aim to unite capital and purpose by helping leading European mid-market companies to realize their sustainable growth ambitions.

About the role

As an Investment Associate at Colesco, you will develop into a leading investment professional making strategic and sustainable investments. You will be working in small teams of young professionals and seasoned experts, in a competitive and dynamic international environment with professional clients, consisting of Private Equity sponsors, mid-market companies, and large blue-chip investors. Together with the investment team, you will be involved in sourcing, structuring, and managing private debt investments as well as pitching and the execution of investment mandates.

 Practical examples of what the role entails:

•            Playing a key role in each phase of the origination and investment process and managing the investment portfolio. For example: support in financial, sustainability, and strategic analyses of target companies, conducting due diligence, set up and run financial & valuation models, writing investment papers, support in pitching and negotiations of deal structures and ongoing investment portfolio management;

•            As a deal team member you will be in direct contact with leading Institutional and Private Equity investors and their professional advisors, directly contributing to the investment result, while learning and contributing to the continuous improvement of the investment team;

•            Be part of an ambitious venture to become the leading sustainable Private Debt asset management boutique. Directly contribute to the fulfilment of this ambition by supporting the management team in acquiring and building relations with professional investors and the development of new investment strategies/solutions.

 

“What I like most about Colesco is the unique combination of high-profile international leveraged finance transactions with the flexibility, team spirit, and mindset of a real start-up.”

Brent op de Beeck, Investment Manager at Colesco

 

The big picture

At Colesco we invest with a sustainability mindset to support our clients in realizing their sustainable growth ambitions. As part of the investment team, you will proactively contribute to the origination and creation of an independent investment thesis within short time frames. You will build and maintain a network of PE firms, mid-market companies, and professional advisors. As well as working on large, complex, international investment opportunities, you will also get the opportunity to be involved in  fundraising and business development  to obtain and execute investment mandates.

This is how you share your talent for 40 hours a week as an Investment Associate at Colesco.

 

We achieve more together than alone

We believe in the power of difference. Bringing together people's differences is what makes us better, so we are very curious to see t what you can bring to our team at Colesco.

 

“Working with this team is both exciting and challenging. We actively encourage sharing ideas, insights, and fresh perspectives that will help achieve investment success. From day one you will be entrusted with responsibility, and together as a team we're committed to achieving top-tier results!”

Noor de Jong, Investment Analyst at Colesco

 

The 15-strong  Colesco team can't wait to meet you. Now it's your turn to help make us stronger in becoming the number one sustainable private debt investment boutique. At Colesco we value excellence derived from an entrepreneurial mindset, while promoting an open, creative, and collaborative culture, where each team member can make a difference. 

Colesco (www.Colescocapital.com) is an innovative, independent and sustainability-led private credit  manager with a mission to unite capital and purpose and is part of the Rabobank Group.

 

You and your talent

  • A Masters degree or equivalent with a strong GPA (please mention in your resume), CFA/VBA or other relevant qualifications are a plus;
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience in e.g. asset management, strategy consultancy, accountancy, investment banking/private equity, leveraged finance, or a transaction-oriented legal practice;
  • Strong communication (fluent in Dutch and English), presentation and analytical skills with attention to detail.

You are also focused on learning and contributing to the continuous improvement of yourself and the team and demonstrate:

  • A down-to-earth and an open/entrepreneurial mindset with high ambitions;
  • A team player with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment;
  • A self-starting, curious, and creative yet pragmatic approach to complex challenges.

 

This is what we offer you

  • up to € 5,582 gross per month (scale 9, based on 40h/week)
  • Additionally: thirteenth month's salary, 8% holiday allowance and an extra budget of 11% of your gross salary to be used at your discretion (e.g. salary, pension, holiday hours)
  • Ample opportunity to invest in your development by offering and supporting personal and professional training and development
  • A position in our Utrecht or Antwerp office with a high degree of autonomy, flexible working hours, and location-independent working (a future assignment to a European office is possible).

 

This is a selection from the terms of employment for an Investment Associate based on a 40-hour working week. You can find all terms of employment on rabobank.jobs/en/conditions-of-employment.

 

You and the job application process

Reply to the vacancy for Investment Associate Colesco at the latest 6 October (closing 7 Oct. 0.00h).

  • Please submit your resume, cover letter, and transcripts of university grades. Without these documents, we are not able to review your profile correctly. Only application submitted via Rabobank website (here the link: Investment Associate - Rabobank) will be processed. 
  • Any questions about the job content or working at Colesco? Contact Robin van den Brandhof, co-founder and COO of Colesco via robin.van.den.brandhof@colescocapital.com or +31610967346.
  • Any questions about the process? Contact Ingrid Dillen, Corporate Recruiter, via ingrid.dillen@rabobank.nl
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