Investment Associate

Investment Associate (Full Time - Remote)

"The Collective Ace Group" is a one-stop Service Hub in the Gaming industry, providing the best-in-class services for our clients with all the convenience of a one-stop solution. We are currently looking for a motivated Investment Associate to support us with our M&A efforts. In the following role, you will be working closely with the CEO, Head of Finance, Head of  Operations and Head of Business Development.

What we offer: 

• Work with a group of international professionals bringing wealth of experience from gaming and tech industry
• Dynamic environment where you can come across thought-provoking challenges
• Projects that will allow you to use your entrepreneurial mindset, show ownership and have actual influence on decision making
• Flexible working hours and possibility of working from anywhere in the world
• Competitive salary and opportunity to grow

Areas of responsibility:

• Sourcing - proactively identifying new investment opportunities and qualifying inbound leads for the firm by meeting with entrepreneurs
• Deal Diligence - helping the team evaluate new investment opportunities through market research, product reviews, competitive analysis, metrics analysis, customer/user reviews and operational and financial diligence
• Assist in negotiating all transactions between the business and potential acquisitions; creates investment conclusions and similar presentations for management for assessment, valuation and modelling of various transaction types and structures
• Liaise with the legal and finance departments in ensuring that there is a seamless execution of merger and acquisition transactions
• Develop detailed financial models and valuation analyses for all potential transactions and provides input into the preparation of technical reports for senior management that effectively communicate all review findings
• Stay informed on market trends governing mergers and acquisitions, ensuring that all of the business's M&A initiatives are within the confines of the law
• Assist and mentor Analysts concerning the activities of engagement of prospective business/company owners and other M&A responsibilities
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with the acquisitions and the execution of the deals

Qualifications:

• Bachelor' s Degree *required* (Masters degree preferred) in Business/Accounting/ Finance/Economics or any other related field with a strong GPA

• At least 3 years of work experience in Private Equity Investing, Corporate Finance or Banking or in a M&A position
• The candidate must also have had a proven track record of building relationships and successfully managing foreign business executives and multiple stakeholders
• Excellent understanding of financial statements, financial concepts, financial modelling, business modelling, and valuation skills
• Excellent communication skills (written/verbal/presentation) along with high level of curiosity, strong discipline, and attention to detail
• Ability to integrate rapidly and to work effectively in a global team of professionals
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic, demanding environment with time-sensitive deliverables and high degree of quality and accuracy
• A result-oriented individual, be self-motivated, driven, and proactive requiring minimal supervision, work well independently and with a group, and be comfortable working with business executives
• Must also demonstrate proficiency in the use of Ms Word, Ms Excel, and PowerPoint