About the Employer
The Employer is the subsidiary of a U.S.-based fund manager that invests in small and medium enterprises in emerging markets, with presence in 26 countries globally.  The Employer is looking to recruit talented and entrepreneurial professionals to focus on investment opportunities in Bangladesh.

Position Description
Investment Associate: The Investment Associate will serve as key member of the core team engaged in the evaluation of equity and quasi-equity investment opportunities, and managing portfolio investments in Bangladesh. 

Responsibilities

  • Preliminary screening of new opportunities and development of investment theses
  • Detailed due diligence, including review of operating, financial, industry and market information
  • Financial and valuation analyses
  • Development and negotiation of investment structures and terms
  • Preparation and presentation of investment proposal for review by the Investment Committee
  • Management of logistical processes related to transaction execution
  • Coordination of technical assistance and business support services to investees
  • Monitoring of portfolio investments through exit or liquidation

Skills

  • Outstanding analytical skills with strong background in quantitative analysis and problem solving
  • Keen business understanding and judgment; ability to grasp business concepts and apply to the practical context
  • Entrepreneurial nature; desire to take on responsibility and initiative
  • Rigorous work ethic; capacity to both execute well on delegated tasks and work independently
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Bangla; ability to articulate ideas and present analyses to senior colleagues succinctly and with confidence
  • Demonstrated ability to build sophisticated financial models – strong spreadsheet competency is a must

Academic Background

  • Academic background may include, but not limited to: Masters in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting;  Bachelors in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics
  • Pursuit towards completing professional qualifications such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) will be an added advantage

Experience

  • 2-4 years of experience in relevant fields
  • Relevant experience may include but not limited to: VC/PE investment, merchant banking, asset management, structured finance, leasing, development finance, impact investing etc.

Compensation and Professional Growth

  • Compensation will be consistent with skill set and relevant experience
  • Compensation package will include salary and performance-based long-term incentives
  • Training in finance, accounting, valuation methodology, local regulations and international best practices
  • Significant interaction with senior management professionals in Bangladesh and in the U.S.
  • Good opportunity for career advancement for strong performers

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit the completed application via email to: sme.recruiting@gmail.com with “Investment Associate - [YOUR NAME]” as the subject of the email by April 10, 2015.  The application must include the following:
  • Cover Letter of Candidate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) of candidate
  • 200-word essay on one of the following topics:
  • “Though there are many Banks to serve SMEs in Bangladesh however, some SMEs still need Alternative Investments – explain why do you think this predicament exists and how can this be addressed”
  • “Investing in Small & Medium Enterprises in Bangladesh: challenges and opportunities”