Investment Manager

About Goodbody

Goodbody is a leading financial services firm, committed to serving and growing client relationships for 150 years. We are a full service, investment-led business offering wealth management, asset management, investment banking and private equity services. Our staff of over 400 work in offices across Dublin, London, Cork and Galway. We’re proud to offer prospective employees a professional, collegial work environment that encourages diversity of thought and background. Our reputation in the Irish market for putting customers first is as consistent as the company’s long-standing commitment to giving back to the communities that we work in.

About the Investment Manager role

Goodbody Capital Partners (“GCP”) is a private equity manager, that primarily manages AIB’s private equity investment activities, by investing directly into established companies (Direct Investments) and in seed, venture capital and private equity funds (Fund Investments).

We are looking to appoint an Investment Manager to join the Goodbody Capital Partners team to focus primarily on Direct Investments.  Reporting to the Head of Private Equity, and as a team member, you will be responsible for the review, selection and execution of new investment opportunities and the ongoing management of existing investments.

Investment Manager Accountabilities include:

• Provide initial investment review and screening of potential investment opportunities
• Undertake extensive commercial and financial analysis to support potential investments
• Assist in preparation and presentation of investment recommendations
• Participate in execution and negotiation of new investments or investment disposals
• Provide ongoing monitoring of investments, including strategy and financial reviews, budget reviews and potential M&A / Corporate Development opportunities for the businesses
• Manage and provide guidance to junior team members on their work
• Help build relationships with intermediaries and the financial advisory community
• Assist in the recording, reporting and risk management of the equity portfolio, providing input into the quarterly valuation reporting process and escalating issues when appropriate
• Be a collaborative and positive team player within GCP and other areas of Goodbody

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in investment, finance, financial analysis or a corporate finance background with good understanding of accounting, tax and legal contracts
• A relevant graduate or post graduate degree.  Investment or accounting qualifications would be an advantage (CFA / ACA preferred)
• Relevant investment experience and preferably private equity principles
• Proven track record of project delivery against challenging objectives and timelines
• Sound knowledge of financial investment principles and legal, accounting and tax structures
• Strong commercial acumen with supporting financial analysis skills and experience in Excel

Ideal Characteristics

• High level of commercial awareness 
• Strong communication skills including report writing.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with evidence of ability to engage and influence others
• Proven customer relationship abilities through effective interpersonal and communication skills

Goodbody is focused on helping our employees thrive, and we do this by bringing to life our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) ‘Together we prosper’. Our firm’s purpose is to create long-term prosperity, and we cannot execute on our purpose without the right talent at Goodbody. To make sure we attract and retain industry-leading, passionate and inspiring talent, we’ve built a vibrant culture based on inclusion, opportunities to grow and a commitment to ‘do the right thing’, one of our core values. We live this by offering:

• Regular employee events through our universal inclusion programme fostering a sense of belonging and celebrating differences. And an ‘always on’ approach to social, financial, mental and physical wellbeing. 
• A benefits package that includes a generous pension scheme, educational sponsorship and health insurance, along with a hybrid working model to promote better work/life balance
• Opportunities to give back through sustainability initiatives, volunteering and on-site and online meetings with our charity partners

Goodbody is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace which values and benefits from the diversity of our workforce.  Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please include a note in your application or email us directly at HR@Goodbody.ie  

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Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland. Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Goodbody by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role. Goodbody operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the HR team will engage directly with our recruitment partners. 

Goodbody Stockbrokers UC, trading as Goodbody, is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. In the UK, Goodbody is also subject to regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority. Goodbody is a member of Euronext Dublin and the London Stock Exchange. Goodbody is a member of the group of companies headed by AIB Group plc.