Buy-Side Investment Professional
Overview:
Unique buy-side opportunity to work in entrepreneurial alternative investment firm led by senior partners with 25+ years’ experience and strong global networks.
Amakor Capital was founded in 2015 by senior investment professionals with experience in hedge funds, private equity and M&A in both New York and London. The Firm focuses on identifying, sourcing, cultivating relationships with and investing in the best late-stage technology companies, as well as select public market opportunities.
We are looking for seasoned technology or growth equity investor with 4+ years of experience. Candidates should be able to work in Europe, have a strong network and be self-motivated to work in a nimble and highly entrepreneurial growth/late-stage technology investing firm based in London.
Job Description:
· Sourcing opportunities, performing all necessary due diligence, and executing deals
· Reviewing companies for investment purposes, writing investment memos and defending your thesis to the investment committee
· Researching technology trends, industry verticals, deal flow, venture investment trends and other relevant topics
· Networking with start-up founders, investors, and others in the start-up ecosystem
· This individual will have the opportunity to work underneath the senior members of the firm and must have the ability to supervise, mentor, manage and develop talent
· Genuine opportunity to partake in the success of the firm, which has one of the best track records within technology investing in both Europe and the U.S.
The Ideal Candidate will have:
· Must have a minimum of 4 years of experience of tech-focused investing at a venture capital/private equity firm; previous experience in TMT investment banking is a plus
· A bachelor’s degree from a top college or university, preferably in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science or other analytical disciplines and an MBA from either Harvard or Stanford
· The ability to articulate and debate opinions on potential investments
· A strong desire to work within the Growth Equity space
· Proven track record of success in previous roles
· An entrepreneurial temperament, be highly motivated and a self-starter
· The ability to work from Europe / The right to work in the UK