Fondo Italiano d’investimento SGR, as a leader of the Italian private equity and venture capital areas and in funds of funds management, has an extended staff of professional figures and experts.
We are consistently interested in finding experienced people who can contribute, with their character and knowledge, to help us achieve excellence in everything we do.
If you think you have the right skills to join our world, check out below the open positions and send your updated resume by filling out the form on the right, otherwise just you’re your self-application.
The selection is aimed at both sexes according to the provisions of Law 903/77.
Open Positions
Company
Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR S.p.A.
Company description
Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR manages 10 closed-end investment funds, reserved for qualified investors, with Assets Under Management in excess of 3 billion euros and operates both through direct investments and fund of funds’ activity. FITEC, managed by Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR, is a Milan based private equity fund investing expansion capital in leading technological SMEs and late stage startups originated in Italy, with the goal of supporting their growth, innovation and internationalization. Main targets sectors include TMT, E-Commerce, Fashion and Retail Tech, Healthcare and Med Tech, Fintech, Industry 4.0, Green Tech, Food Tech. FITEC, as part of FII SGR considers sustainability a fundamental value and is committed to integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into its investment activities.
Offer description
The candidate will develop a broad range of experience and roles within the organization. He/She will primarily work on several investment-related activities, staying in daily contact with the Senior Partners of the Fund. In particular, key responsibilities will be: to participate in presentations with target opportunities, to expand the team knowledge in specific areas through analyses and research, to gather industry intelligence, to conduct necessary financial analysis and modeling to support the evaluation of potential investments and exits of portfolio companies, to help in monitoring portfolio companies business and financial performance, to perform research and analysis functional to the strategic development of portfolio companies, to help in managing the deal pipeline database and to create regular and ad hoc reports, investment memorandums and presentations.
Learning goals
The Internship will allow a sound understanding of the investment process, from deal flow creation to investment decision, negotiation, deal completion and portfolio development.
Location
Via San Marco 21A, 20121, Milano
Bonuses
- Compensation;
- Meal Vouchers.
Approximate start date
01/10/2021
Approximate duration
6 months
Requirements
- Specialistic and IT competences
The suitable candidate is working towards the completion of a University Degree in Business Administration/ Finance/ Marketing/ Information Technology, has outstanding academic credentials, experience in using Power Point, Excel, creating and evaluating financial models and a full professional proficiency in English and Italian. The following skills and experience are considered a strong plus: any relevant working experience, especially with technology companies, private equity,
VCs or startups, Corporate Finance, M&A, Company Financial Controller function, Business planning, Strategic planning, Strategic consulting, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, strong knowledge of Financial Accounting and Cost Accounting.
- Soft skills
Excellent analytical ability and quantitative skills, strong leadership and communication skills, collaborative team player, proactive attitude, critical thinking, ability to multitask and maintain exceptional attention to detail even when working under pressure, demonstrated interest in technology, entrepreneurship and finance, a commitment to ethical behavior, honesty, and forthrightness.
Required information
Curriculum Vitae
Company
Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR S.p.A.
Company Description
Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR manages 10 closed-end investment funds, reserved for qualified investors, with Assets Under Management of over 3.5 billion euros and operates both through direct investments and fund of funds’ activity. FICC, managed by Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR, is a Milan-based private equity fund investing growth capital in medium-sized enterprises with solid structural prospects that can act as aggregating platforms.
FII SGR considers sustainability a fundamental value and is committed to integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into its investment activities.
Job Role: Associate
The selected profile will work directly with FICC Team.
FICC (Fondo Italiano Consolidamento e Crescita) is a Private Equity fund aimed at strengthening the global competitiveness of Italian companies operating in sectors of excellence, by encouraging their consolidation and integration project.
It is focused on a “buy and build” strategy, investing in Italian SMEs as platforms for the aggregation of other companies in the same industry, through an industrial approach characterized by a medium – long term investment horizon (patient capital).
The selected profile will work supporting the Team in identifying and screening new investment opportunities and monitoring portfolio companies.
Desired skills and responsibilities:
• Financial modeling, valuation and return analysis
• Market, competition, and business model analysis
• Support in dealing execution
• Managing new pipeline opportunities and other general outreach efforts
Qualifications:
• At least 4 years of experience in Private Equity, Investment banking, strategy and/or business consulting and/or transaction advisory.
• At least undergraduate degree, nice to have a Postgraduate degree and/or an MBA
• Excellent research, modelling and analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills (Italian and English, any other language is a plus)
• Good Team player
Fondo Italiano d’Investimento promotes and supports equality, diversity, inclusion. Anybody and any gender may apply in accordance with the L.903/77 and it will be required to give consent in accordance with article 13 of UE Privacy Act (UE) 2016/679 (GDPR).
CV’s might also be sent to our Company website: https://www.fondoitaliano.it/it/contatti/lavora-con-noi
Company
Fondo Italiano d'Investimento SGR
Company Profile
Fondo Italiano d’Investimento SGR is the largest institutional Private Equity player in Italy and currently manages eight closed-end funds, reserved for qualified investors, for total target assets under management above €3.5 billion.
The Team
The Strategy & Special Projects Team, reporting to the CEO, is a critical Unit that works directly with the Top Management of Fondo Italiano d’Investimento to define long-term strategic objectives, execute on the Business Plan and pursue specific strategic initiatives across all business areas (Investment Teams / Investor Relations & Fundraising / Launch of New Funds / Special Projects).
The Role
The internship will offer exposure across a number of selected strategic projects. Due to the relatively small size of the team, interns are expected to assume integral and important roles as there will be a sizeable number of direct interactions with the Top Management. Typically, work will include research and financial analysis, delivery of presentations, taking part in complex negotiations and drafting of investment proposals focused on specific industries or companies. Interns are generalists and are expected to be able to jump on a number of projects involving the investment teams within FII. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills in Italian and English, strong analytical and quantitative skills and a desire to work in a team environment, at times under pressure.
At FII we encourage our employees to grow, embrace challenges with the help of industry experts, develop new relationships and nurture them for the future. We expect our interns to fit in a collaborative environment which fosters everyone to think beyond, with a critical spirit. We encourage everyone to express and invest in new ideas, that can thrive in a diverse and synergic workplace.
Qualifications
- Strong financial modelling & numeracy skills
- Master of Science or Undergraduate Degree from a Top University
- Advanced user of Microsoft Office
- Bloomberg is a plus
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Management of new investment opportunities
- Previous work experience in a relevant professional context is a plus
Soft Skills & Qualifications
- Honesty & integrity, well-rounded individual
- Intellectually curious & fast learner
- Passionate ownership
- Sustainable High Performance
- Loyal, Reliable, Team player
Required Information
- Curriculum Vitae (mandatory)
- Motivational letter (optional)
Application Deadline
10 October 2021
Fondo Italiano d’Investimento promotes and supports equality, diversity, inclusion. Anybody and any gender may apply in accordance with the L.903/77 and it will be required to give consent in accordance with article 13 of UE Privacy Act (UE) 2016/679 (GDPR).