Who we are:

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) runs a global Operator-Led Search Fund program, helping mid-career professionals to identify, acquire, grow, and exit established small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) typically faced with succession challenges.

Check our website for more information: http://www.novastone-ca.com

Job Description:

We are looking for an Investment Team Associate (M&A) to join the European team and be responsible for deal evaluation and execution, providing support to the individual searchers actively seeking SMEs to acquire, among other responsibilities. The Investment Team Associate will bring value to the team by analyzing and assisting in the execution of SME acquisitions in Europe.

Responsibilities:

Work with and advise NCA searchers on evaluating, structuring, and executing M&A transactions.

Development and ownership of financial models with respect to potential transactions.

Effectively communicate with senior Investment Team members on project progress and upcoming deadlines and/or deliverables.

Collaborate with senior Investment Team members in the review and development of legal documentation of potential transactions.

Oversight and review of deal memoranda prepared by searcher prior to investor presentations.

Oversight of searcher-led commercial due diligence and third-party due diligence work streams.

Present analyses and studies internally and to investors in support of NCA searchers.

Assist in the development of “best practices” for the NCA Investments Team and searchers.

Represent NCA to investors, sellers, and advisors in the deal process.

Monitor and maintain reports for European portfolio companies.

Support value-creation activities for European portfolio companies.

Must-have requirements

Fluency in English and German (both written and spoken).

2-4 years of relevant work experience, ideally in investment banking, Big 4 M&A advisory, or directly in an investment fund.

Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record in a directly relevant field.

Strong sense of personal responsibility, ability to take ownership and deal with ambiguity.

Well-developed understanding of accounting, finance, and M&A transactions.

Strong spoken and written communication skills and appropriate interpersonal skills to engage with investors, searchers, and potential sellers.

Based in Europe and comfortable working in a 100% remote and international environment.

Nice-to-have requirements

Experience managing third-party vendors

Prior success working in an international and remote-first environment

Experience working with small and medium, family-owned enterprises

We offer

Company benefits

Personal benefits

In-person events

Employee training/development

Dynamic and international corporate atmosphere

Flexible and remote work schedule

If interested, we ask you to send your CV in English.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all submitted CVs pass through the same application process, regardless of gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, race, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, parental status, or any other non-merit factor.