Investment & Financing Associate - Wascosa AG

Company Overview

Wascosa Group is Europe's first provider of freight wagon systems and a pioneer in innovative wagon concepts. With a portfolio of more than 16,000 freight wagons in the rental business, Wascosa Group is a key partner for major industries throughout Europe, such as the steel, chemical, intermodal and bulk goods sectors. Based in Lucerne and Hamburg, Wascosa is represented in over 20 European countries.

Wascosa Group is pursuing an ambitious growth strategy based on the fastest growing investment platform in Europe, a long-term investment strategy and the participation of Swiss Life Asset Managers and Vauban Infrastructure Partners. As a team, Wascosa Group covers a broad spectrum of expertise, including finance and investment, marketing and distribution, technology and service.

In order to achieve our ambitious investment goals, the Investment Team of the Wascosa Group is looking for promising candidates to support our Investments, Financing & Treasury department in Hamburg/Lucerne.

Your Role

1. Contribute to the development of our investment strategy with distinct focus on the European infrastructure market
2. Support in the analysis and evaluation of investment opportunities based on risk/ return criteria, as well as the management of M&A/ Due Diligence processes taking into account relevant considerations such as financing, legal requirements, risk, ESG etc.
3. Preparation of Investment Committee and Board related documents
4. Monitor existing investments against relevant performance measures and risk limits, and act as the main point of contact for relevant stakeholders (mainly financial institutions and shareholders) with questions in this area
5. Partially responsible for interdisciplinary tasks relating to group business planning, financing, treasury and Investor Relations

Your Profile

1. Excellent Master's degree in a relevant field of study (economics, business administration/ management & financ
2. 3 to 5 years of professional experience in the investment banking, deal advisory (“Big 4“), private equity or corporate M&A industry
3. Experience in the infrastructure industry or portfolio management is an advantage
4. Strong knowledge of investment and valuation, practical experience in Investment Management is an advantage
5. Strong analytical and quantitative skills, proficiency in using Microsoft Office (especially financial modelling in Excel, etc.)
6. Strong team player and skilled communicator
7. Entrepreneurial thinking, personal drive and a "getting things done" attitude
8. Strong results orientation and focus on implementation, ability to work towards tight deadlines
9. Fluency in German and English, written and spoken

We Offer

1. Active Portfolio Management in a strong growing environment with a frequent deal flow
2. Highly diversified task portfolio combining operating, investing, financing and investment controlling tasks
3. High degree of autonomy, personal responsibility and freedom to operate
4. Dynamic and experienced team supporting the development of every member
5. Exposure to senior stakeholders and flat hierarchies
6. Competitive compensation package
7. Corporate benefits, sports and health programs in place