Senior Investment Manager

We are looking for an experienced investment professional to join our European organisation and support our investment, financing and strategic development activities across Europe.

This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who combines strong transaction experience with sound commercial judgement and the ability to work effectively across functions, cultures and markets.

The Role

You will work closely with senior management, our European organisation, headquarters and external advisers. Your responsibilities will cover the full investment lifecycle, from opportunity assessment and internal approval to transaction execution, financing and post-investment management.

Investment Evaluation & Decision Support

Lead feasibility assessments for potential investment opportunities.

Prepare investment proposals, financial analyses, recommendations and decision materials for management.

Assess strategic fit, commercial potential, financial returns and key risks.

Coordinate stakeholders and support projects through internal governance and approval processes.

Investment Execution & Portfolio Management

Participate in sourcing, preliminary assessment, due diligence, valuation, transaction structuring, negotiation, execution and closing.

Coordinate commercial, financial, legal, tax and technical due diligence.

Support the preparation and negotiation of term sheets, investment agreements, shareholders' agreements and other transaction documents.

Participate in post-investment monitoring, risk management and value-creation initiatives.

Financing & Capital Markets

Support European financing activities, including equity, debt, strategic investment, project financing and other capital solutions.

Build and maintain relationships with banks, investment banks, private equity funds, industrial investors, family offices and other capital partners.

Support financing strategy development, investor materials, presentations and negotiations.

Market & Industry Research

Monitor European capital markets, transaction activity, valuation trends and competitive developments.

Conduct research across new energy, lithium-ion batteries, advanced manufacturing and related industrial sectors.

Prepare investment analyses, benchmarking studies and management presentations.

Cross-Border Collaboration

Work closely with finance, legal, tax, technical, operations and business teams.

Coordinate communication across the European organisation, headquarters and external advisers.

Ensure investment and financing activities are conducted in line with internal governance requirements and applicable European regulations.

Your Background

We are looking for someone with:

At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate investment, corporate finance, transaction advisory or a comparable field.

Strong experience in financial modelling, valuation, due diligence, transaction structuring, negotiation and execution.

A solid understanding of European investment and financing markets and transaction practices.

Strong commercial judgement and the ability to independently evaluate opportunities and identify key risks.

Excellent stakeholder management, analytical, communication and presentation skills.

The ability to prepare clear and well-structured investment memoranda, financing proposals and decision materials.

Fluent English, with the ability to work effectively in an international and cross-cultural environment.

It Would Be an Advantage If You Have

Experience in new energy, lithium-ion batteries, automotive, advanced manufacturing, industrial technology or related sectors.

Experience supporting investment or financing transactions in an international or cross-border environment.

An established network among European banks, investors, funds, advisers or other capital-market participants.

A strong understanding of European business practices and corporate decision-making processes.

Experience working across different markets, cultures and stakeholder groups.

An academic background in finance, economics, accounting, business administration, law, engineering or a related discipline.

What You Can Expect

You will join an international industrial organisation where investment decisions are closely connected to real business development, manufacturing and long-term growth in Europe.

The role offers significant exposure to senior management, cross-border investment projects and European capital-market activities, with the opportunity to contribute directly to the company's strategic development.

We value professionalism, ownership, collaboration and straightforward communication. We believe good decisions come from different perspectives and encourage an open and respectful working environment.