Investment Associate (Lyon, France)

LOCATION : Lyon, France

About ARCHIMED

With offices in the US, Europe and Asia, ARCHIMED is a leading investment firm focused exclusively on healthcare industries. Its mix of operational, medical, scientific and financial expertise allows ARCHIMED to serve as both a strategic and financial partner to North American and European healthcare businesses.

Prioritized areas of focus include Healthcare IT, MedTech, Pharma Services, Life Science Tools & Biologic Services, Biopharma Products, In Vitro Diagnostics, Consumer Health. ARCHIMED helps partners internationalize, acquire, innovate and expand their products and services.

Over the last twenty years, ARCHIMED’s leadership team has directly managed and invested in over eighty small to large-size healthcare companies globally, representing over €50 billion of combined value. ARCHIMED manages €7 billion across its various funds. Since inception, ARCHIMED has been a committed Impact Investor, both directly and through its EURÊKA Foundation.

The Team:

• An international team (British, French, German, Italian, Portuguese…) with complementary education and experience in the investment, medical, scientific, strategic and operational sectors
• Composed of alumni from: INSEAD, Berkeley, Georgetown, Bocconi, HEC Paris, Ponts et Chaussées, ESSEC, Imperial College, Dartmouth, etc.
• Professional backgrounds: Private Equity (3i, Siparex, USS Ltd, Barings, capiton), Consulting (A.T. Kearney, Bain, McKinsey), M&A (Lazard, EY, KPMG, PwC), Industry (Biotronik, Cerba, Pharmacy, Veterinary

Your Role:
We are looking for an experienced Investment Associate to undertake financial research and report on prospective investment avenues. The successful candidate will study how an investment is likely to perform and how sustainable it is. You will participate in our sound portfolio-management strategy by providing the necessary data for our decision making process.

Responsibilities:

• Experienced in all aspects of investment sourcing, analysis/selection, due diligence process, negotiating deal terms, financial and impact return models and investment recommendation generation for direct impact investments and Portfolio Management.
• Financial modelling, valuation, comparable and relative value analyses and market-specific analysis, including modelling three-statement integrated financial models and associated valuation outputs/sensitivities
• Ability to work in a demanding environment while multi-tasking time-sensitive projects
• Conduct extensive quantitative and qualitative economic, industry and company research and analysis.
• Spearhead analysis of broad range of corporate finance transactions for reviewing strategic alternatives, optimal capital structure, acquisitions, mergers and equity and debt capital market’s events.
• Attend client meetings, industry conferences, and external training sessions.
• Adhere to all compliance regulations and confidentiality policies.
• Contribute to ARCHIMED unique firm culture, and recruiting, training and development efforts.
• Look back at previous investment decisions and the thought process of making the investment decision

• Compile advisory reports and make informed recommendations on new investment opportunities and funds that could enhance or diversify portfolios.

Requirements

• Experience in investment projects in healthcare/medical insurance/medical services/other related sectors.
• Financial Acumen – Comfortable using modelling and frameworks to analyze the financial dynamics of various organizations. Strives to express an organization’s performance through error free numerical analysis;
• Priority Setting / Multi-Tasking - Processes information and makes decisions in a fast-paced environment. Can effectively manage conflicting demands rather than reacting to them;
• Communication Skills – Able to articulate complex situations, such as industry dynamics or deal structures, in logical, factual, and clear terms, both verbally and in writing;
• Working with Others – Inspires professionalism and confidence in relationships within ARCHIMED and if required with investee companies. Maintains intellectual honesty by valuing other’s input and points of view. Pro-actively solicit opinions and ideas;
• Positive and can-do attitude
• Capable of working both independently and in close team dynamics.
• Ability to work under pressure, with strong communication, and analytic skills.