Investment Professional, Credit Investments, Capital Investments

Novo Holdings is looking for an investment professional with 3-6 years of experience to join our Public Investment team in Copenhagen with a focus on direct credit investments.

The Credit Investment team is part of the Capital Investments team, which is responsible for Novo Holdings’ investment activities outside the life science sector. The team performs thorough fundamental research on companies across multiple sectors and invests in a variety of instruments within the credit universe. They have consistently delivered strong results and are dedicated to achieving attractive risk-adjusted returns. You will become part of a team of 4-5 people, that are responsible for a credit portfolio of 13bn DKK, which is continuing to grow.

The Job

In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing, analyzing, and executing new investments across the leveraged finance spectrum in both public and private credit. You will have the opportunity to learn about companies in various industries and develop expertise in certain areas of interest. Your work will include due diligence, valuation, financial analysis, and continuous monitoring of companies/industries. Furthermore, you will be able to take on responsibility from day one. In this dynamic and ambitious work environment, you will also get the opportunity to assess a wide range of companies in a team and organization that prioritizes your personal and professional development. This position is ideal for a candidate who wants to begin a career in asset management within a very ambitious and collaborative team.

You are passionate about investing and driven by learning. You thrive on research and enjoy creating valuable insights that not only enhance team collaboration, but also lead to better investment decisions.

Working closely with the Capital Investments team, you will be responsible for the following:                

• Investment research and due diligence
• Financial analysis, valuation, and modeling
• Industry and competitive analysis
• Drafting of memoranda for internal use
• Assistance in the execution of transactions

The job will require some travelling.

Professional & Personal Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

• A relevant master’s degree within finance, economics, or accounting with top academic results
• 3 years or more relevant fulltime work experience
• Strong financial analysis skills
• Experience with due diligence process, or investment research is an advantage
• Ability to work independently and deliver thorough and impeccable output
• Exceptionally detail-oriented and with strong analytical skills
• A team-oriented and collaborative mind-set who thrives in a dynamic investment environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and handle multiple projects and stakeholders
• A strong drive, personal and professional integrity, and a positive attitude
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal

Working at Novo Holdings

Novo Holdings is a holding and investment company, responsible for managing the operating and financial assets of the Novo Nordisk Foundation, a mission-driven Danish enterprise foundation with a vision to improve people’s health and the sustainability of the planet. Our work environment is driven by purpose and values, and we strive to be a leading responsible investor, recognized by our stakeholders and people as an exceptional enterprise. Learning and development is core to our organization, and we strive to create an environment, where our people can develop to their full potential.

We employ more than 190 professionals from various nationalities and backgrounds, all sharing the same goal: to generate attractive long-term returns on the assets of the Novo Nordisk Foundation and delivering a positive societal impact. Our headquarters are just north of Copenhagen in Hellerup with additional offices in London, Boston, San Francisco, Singapore, Shanghai, and Mumbai.

Application and Information

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible and no later than Octobert 31th, 2024. To apply, please send your CV, cover letter, and grade transcripts from bachelor’s and master’s degree studies by clicking on the “Apply now” button.

If you have questions to the position, you are welcome to contact Principal, Mathias Matzen at email [email protected] .