Managing Director Private Equity

Organisation

Anthos Fund & Asset Management (Anthos) was established almost 100 years ago and at the same time is an organization in transformation! It is our mission to provide comprehensive values-based asset management and investment advisory services to select, like-minded clients. Values-based asset management is implemented across various asset classes, with the aim to generate financial outperformance and positive impact. Aspiration and entrepreneurism are encouraged and rewarded with opportunity. Teams are diverse yet close-knit. Relationships matter. People matter.

Clients benefit from tailored expert management across equities, fixed income, real estate, private equity, alternative investments and on an overall portfolio level. Based on a tradition of purpose, excellence, collaboratio, client focus and passion, our approach has a long-term track record of outperforming benchmarks while contributing to the common good.

Anthos Fund & Asset Management (Anthos) is part of the COFRA holding. Family-owned for six generations, COFRA is united around a common mission – to amaze customers and be a force for good. The enterprise cares deeply about people and the communities it serves, striving to have a lasting positive impact on society and the environment.

Background and Needs

With a long-standing track record, Anthos Funds & Asset Management has been expanding their offering to like-minded families, endowments, and small institutions who share their investment ethos and would like to benefit from their investment track record.

As part of this offering Anthos has partnered with Bregal Private Equity Partners (BPEP), the private equity primaries, co-investment and secondary investment arm of Bregal Investments to offer access to their PE fund of funds to Anthos clients.

The Fund of Funds Team manages a portfolio of ~€5bn on behalf of clients of Anthos and Bregal focussed on primary commitments and co-investments. The 10 members investment team is based in Amsterdam, London and New York. The candidate would join the Amsterdam based team currently consisting of a senior investment professional supported by an investment analyst. The team operates a single integrated global team. Investment decisions are taken by a global investment committee.

The incoming candidate should have excellent academic credentials, preferably a master's degree in finance or economics. You should possess 8 to 12 years of relevant experience, ideally in private equity with an international firm or corporate M&A. Strong corporate finance skills, including financial modelling, are essential. The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and experience with direct/co-investments and secondary investments is advantageous. Experience with investing in the US is also a plus.

The candidate reports to the Managing Partner of the team who is based in London

Key responsibilities

• Analysis, due diligence and presentation of fund investment opportunities throughout Europe North America. This will include in-depth quantitative analysis of funds including historic returns analysis, organizational analysis and manager interviews.
• Analysis, due diligence and presentation of co-investment opportunities. This will include obtaining all relevant due diligence information, and financial modelling of scenarios, and recommending a course of action.
• Monitoring and reporting of portfolio investments – both fund investments and co-investments. This will entail attending annual meetings and monitoring all fund correspondence.
• Actively contribute to our reputation as a thorough, thoughtful, value-added and “must have” LP by top-tier private equity fund managers in Western Europe and North America.

Experience and skills

• Generates interest and understanding of complex areas through persuasive communication.
• Builds support through consultation.
• Tailors’ communication to suit audience and uses a range of techniques to influence. Can communicate complex technical concepts in an effective way.
• Ability to present their views in a positive, constructive manner within the context of the business, investment strategy and client needs.
• Investment Judgement – demonstrates the ability to be able to make investment decisions/advice based on available information.
• An excellent team player – prepared to engage in all that you do. Contributes to the development of an environment and culture that encourages open and constructive dialogue and promotes the exchange of ideas and information.
• Knowledge sharer – Helps the analyst team to grow and develop new skills. Is an ambassador for the asset class and products inside and outside of the organization.
• Self-starter - Is outcomes focused and has groundspeed. Demonstrates the desire to meet and exceed performance objectives / quality standards and to achieve results. Can review their own progress against set goals.
• Structured – Able to manage their agenda. Works on multiple projects simultaneously and keeps track of deadlines. Values ‘first time right’.
• Flexible – Is able to accept (last minute) changes in priorities, travel schedules and work outside office hours when deadlines require so.
• Self-aware – understands the impact they have on others, aware of their own strengths and weaknesses.
• People skills – Responds and relates well to people in all positions; is seen as a team player. Looks for common ground. Works with colleagues, clients and others to link investment and strategy to business and operational requirements.
• Transparency – open honest dialogue – engenders trust.
• Intellectual curiosity – demonstrates a deep interest in relevant and related issues. Is willing to challenge and be challenged and enjoys and values these interactions.

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Excellent academics, ideally a master’s degree in finance/economics
• 8 to 12 years relevant experience ideally in private equity with an international firm and/or corporate M&A
• Strong corporate finance skills including financial modelling
• Strong interpersonal skill
• Experience with direct/co-investments and secondary investments is a plus.
• Experience with investing in the US is plus
• Language skills - fluent in verbal and written English

What we have to offer

• Dynamic, global working environment in an entrepreneurial setting.
• High-paced fast-learning environment.
• Opportunities for education and personal development.
• Working in an international team and organization.
• Gain direct exposure to top-tier private equity managers, work closely with experienced professionals, and develop deep expertise in fund investing and co-investments.
• Career progression opportunities within the firm will be available for high performers.

Additional information 

• You will report to the Managing Partner of Bregal Private Equity Partners
• The role will require frequent travelling within Europe and the US.
• An (online) assessment will be part of the recruitment process.
• Reference checks and a pre-employment screening are a last step of the hiring procedure.

Organisation

Anthos Fund & Asset Management (Anthos) was established almost 100 years ago and at the same time is an organization in transformation! It is our mission to provide comprehensive values-based asset management and investment advisory services to select, like-minded clients. Values-based asset management is implemented across various asset classes, with the aim to generate financial outperformance and positive impact. Aspiration and entrepreneurism are encouraged and rewarded with opportunity. Teams are diverse yet close-knit. Relationships matter. People matter.

Clients benefit from tailored expert management across equities, fixed income, real estate, private equity, alternative investments and on an overall portfolio level. Based on a tradition of purpose, excellence, collaboration, client focus and passion, our approach has a long-term track record of outperforming benchmarks while contributing to the common good.

Anthos Fund & Asset Management (Anthos) is part of the COFRA holding. Family-owned for six generations, COFRA is united around a common mission – to amaze customers and be a force for good. The enterprise cares deeply about people and the communities it serves, striving to have a lasting positive impact on society and the environment.

Background and Needs

With a long-standing track record, Anthos Funds & Asset Management has been expanding their offering to like-minded families, endowments, and small institutions who share their investment ethos and would like to benefit from their investment track record.

As part of this offering Anthos has partnered with Bregal Private Equity Partners (BPEP), the private equity primaries, co-investment and secondary investment arm of Bregal Investments to offer access to their PE fund of funds to Anthos clients.

The Fund of Funds Team manages a portfolio of ~€5bn on behalf of clients of Anthos and Bregal focussed on primary commitments and co-investments. The 10 members investment team is based in Amsterdam, London and New York. The candidate would join the Amsterdam based team currently consisting of a senior investment professional supported by an investment analyst. The team operates a single integrated global team. Investment decisions are taken by a global investment committee.

The incoming candidate should have excellent academic credentials, preferably a master's degree in finance or economics. You should possess 8 to 12 years of relevant experience, ideally in private equity with an international firm or corporate M&A. Strong corporate finance skills, including financial modelling, are essential. The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and experience with direct/co-investments and secondary investments is advantageous. Experience with investing in the US is also a plus.

The candidate reports to the Managing Partner of the team who is based in London

Key responsibilities

• Analysis, due diligence and presentation of fund investment opportunities throughout Europe North America. This will include in-depth quantitative analysis of funds including historic returns analysis, organizational analysis and manager interviews.
• Analysis, due diligence and presentation of co-investment opportunities. This will include obtaining all relevant due diligence information, and financial modelling of scenarios, and recommending a course of action.
• Monitoring and reporting of portfolio investments – both fund investments and co-investments. This will entail attending annual meetings and monitoring all fund correspondence.
• Actively contribute to our reputation as a thorough, thoughtful, value-added and “must have” LP by top-tier private equity fund managers in Western Europe and North America.

Experience and skills

• Generates interest and understanding of complex areas through persuasive communication.
• Builds support through consultation.
• Tailors’ communication to suit audience and uses a range of techniques to influence. Can communicate complex technical concepts in an effective way.
• Ability to present their views in a positive, constructive manner within the context of the business, investment strategy and client needs.
• Investment Judgement – demonstrates the ability to be able to make investment decisions/advice based on available information.
• An excellent team player – prepared to engage in all that you do. Contributes to the development of an environment and culture that encourages open and constructive dialogue and promotes the exchange of ideas and information.
• Knowledge sharer – Helps the analyst team to grow and develop new skills. Is an ambassador for the asset class and products inside and outside of the organization.
• Self-starter - Is outcomes focused and has groundspeed. Demonstrates the desire to meet and exceed performance objectives / quality standards and to achieve results. Can review their own progress against set goals.
• Structured – Able to manage their agenda. Works on multiple projects simultaneously and keeps track of deadlines. Values ‘first time right’.
• Flexible – Is able to accept (last minute) changes in priorities, travel schedules and work outside office hours when deadlines require so.
• Self-aware – understands the impact they have on others, aware of their own strengths and weaknesses.
• People skills – Responds and relates well to people in all positions; is seen as a team player. Looks for common ground. Works with colleagues, clients and others to link investment and strategy to business and operational requirements.
• Transparency – open honest dialogue – engenders trust.
• Intellectual curiosity – demonstrates a deep interest in relevant and related issues. Is willing to challenge and be challenged and enjoys and values these interactions.

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Excellent academics, ideally a master’s degree in finance/economics
• 8 to 12 years relevant experience ideally in private equity with an international firm and/or corporate M&A
• Strong corporate finance skills including financial modelling
• Strong interpersonal skill
• Experience with direct/co-investments and secondary investments is a plus.
• Experience with investing in the US is plus
• Language skills - fluent in verbal and written English

What we have to offer

• Dynamic, global working environment in an entrepreneurial setting.
• High-paced fast-learning environment.
• Opportunities for education and personal development.
• Working in an international team and organization.
• Gain direct exposure to top-tier private equity managers, work closely with experienced professionals, and develop deep expertise in fund investing and co-investments.
• Career progression opportunities within the firm will be available for high performers.

Additional information 

• You will report to the Managing Partner of Bregal Private Equity Partners
• The role will require frequent travelling within Europe and the US.
• An (online) assessment will be part of the recruitment process.
• Reference checks and a pre-employment screening are a last step of the hiring procedure.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.