Food Fund Analyst
Black River Asset Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cargill, is an independently operated asset management company with offices in twelve countries. Black River provides qualified investors with alternative investment strategies. Black River offers a wide range of investment products supported by experienced investment professionals, rigorous risk processes and a well-established global infrastructure.
Black River is currently seeking an Analyst for the Black River Capital Partners Food Fund, a private equity fund with $455million USD under management,focused on making growth-oriented equity investments in the food sector. The position will support portfoliomanagers to identify attractive sectors and analyze potential investment opportunities in China.
Position Accountabilities:
30% - Construct, review and maintain financial models for existing and potential investments
20% - Follow assigned sectors and the leading firms within it. Conduct industry research to identify attractive sectors and companies by collecting and analyzing market information
20% - Assist with drafting investment memoranda and the execution of private equity investments
20% - Support due diligence activities on potential investment opportunities and subsequently document the findings
10% - Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Black River is currently seeking an Analyst for the Black River Capital Partners Food Fund, a private equity fund with $455million USD under management,focused on making growth-oriented equity investments in the food sector. The position will support portfoliomanagers to identify attractive sectors and analyze potential investment opportunities in China.
Position Accountabilities:
30% - Construct, review and maintain financial models for existing and potential investments
20% - Follow assigned sectors and the leading firms within it. Conduct industry research to identify attractive sectors and companies by collecting and analyzing market information
20% - Assist with drafting investment memoranda and the execution of private equity investments
20% - Support due diligence activities on potential investment opportunities and subsequently document the findings
10% - Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree.
- 2 years experience working in consulting, auditing, investment banking, or general corporate financial analysis
- Strong financial modeling and analysis skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
- Fluent in both Mandarin and English (written and verbal)
- Extreme attention to detail
- MBA degree with Finance focus
- CFA / CPA
- Food and/or agriculture industry related experience
- General understanding of accounting and US GAAP rules
Interested candidates can send resumes to: lisa.zhai@black-river.com.
