Investment Associate

Location: Turbigo

Alkemia SGR S.p.A , an independent asset management company focused on Private Equity, PIPE and Venture Capital funds, is looking for a high-potential  Investment Analyst  /  Associate  to join the investment team in Milan.

The ideal candidate  has 3/6 years of experience in Private Equity, Venture Capital, Investment Banking or in the Transaction dept. of a Big Four firm or similar leading boutique. He/she will be involved in the full investment cycle: sourcing, analysis, due diligence, deal execution and portfolio management.

Experience & Education Required

Experience:

for  Investment Analyst : 3–4 years of experience in VC/PE (including internships or analyst roles), Investment Banking, or Transaction Services / Corporate Finance within Big Four firms.

for  Investment Associate : 5–6 years of relevant experience in the same fields.

Additional highly valued experience (including internships): strategic/management consulting or audit (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, EY, Accenture) and/or direct experience working within or with startups.

Education:

bachelor’s or master’s degree in Economics, Corporate Finance, or Management.

Languages:

excellent written and spoken English. Fluency in other languages (besides Italian) is highly appreciated.

Key Responsibilities & Skills Requested
1. Dealflow Management, Sourcing & Evaluation

Manage and monitor deal flow across established Italian and European venture capital sources.

Conduct in-depth market research on strategic investment sectors and emerging themes.

Meet with the Fund’s Team to screen and evaluate potential investment opportunities.

Manage the fund’s back‑office operations (updating databases, preparing reports, etc.).

Track portfolio companies' KPIs and meticulously analyze any deviations from target numbers.

Participate actively in due diligence processes; identify key investment metrics through quantitative analysis, reference checks, and on‑site visits.

Perform valuation analysis and thoroughly analyze corporate financial statements.

Prepare investment memoranda and present findings during discussions with the internal Investment Committee.

Work closely with legal counsel to negotiate investment documentation.

Support the valuation and monitoring of the fund’s portfolios.

3. Technical Skills

Advanced Office Proficiency:
High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Examples of specific requirements:
Excel macros/matrix creation, VBA programming, and professional Word template creation/application.

Nice to have: programming / processes automation / AI integration skills.

4. Soft Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong ability to synthesize, analyze, and process complex information.

Highly team‑oriented with a collaborative mindset.

Flexibility, dynamism, and adaptability to a fast‑paced environment.

High level of professional discretion and confidentiality.

What We Offer

Compensation package : attractive, commensurate with the candidate's actual experience and seniority level.

A truly collaborative and stimulating work environment , where flat hierarchies, open dialogue, and mutual respect create the ideal conditions for a talented professional to learn faster, take on real responsibilities earlier, and grow both technically and personally at a pace that larger organizations rarely allow.

#J-18808-Ljbffr