Associate Private Equity - Financial Institutions

Summary Looking for a role that combines analytical challenge, meaningful relationships, and real-world impact? Join FMO's PE Financial Institutions team and contribute to investments that make a difference across emerging markets. We would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Your Role As an Associate in the Private Equity Financial Institutions team, you play a key role in delivering FMO's private equity strategy. You work closely with Investment Officers to manage and grow a portfolio of investments, build strong relationships with investees, and contribute to creating both financial and development impact.

In addition to portfolio management, you support the investment process from origination to execution and contribute to strategic initiatives within the team and the broader Private Equity department. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine analytical work, stakeholder engagement, and exposure to investments across emerging markets.

Specifically, You Will Be Responsible For

• Managing a portfolio of direct and fund investments together with Investment Officers.
• Preparing investment reviews and fair value assessments.
• Processing disbursements, capital calls, change requests, and other portfolio-related activities.
• Contributing to sector analyses and strategy development.
• Participating in management-level meetings and calls with investees, typically together with Investment Officers.
• Supporting Investment Officers throughout the investment lifecycle, including the evaluation of new opportunities and portfolio exits.

Our Offer For This Position We Offer You

• Gross yearly salary ranging from EUR 55-65K (based on 40 hours/ week, including 8% holiday allowance and 13th month) depending on your seniority, years of relevant experience, and background .
• Working hours: 40 hours per week
• Pension scheme, partly paid by FMO.
• 31 holidays
• Hybrid way of working (50/50).
• Working remotely abroad for maximum 60 days in a rolling period of 12 months.

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Your Team Private Equity is an important part of FMO's business. By providing growth capital in emerging markets, we support companies that contribute to sustainable economic development while generating attractive risk-adjusted returns.

The Financial Institutions (PE FI) team consists of 11 diverse investment professionals with a shared passion for investing and creating meaningful impact. The team manages a portfolio of direct investments in banks, microfinance institutions (MFIs), and non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), as well as investments through the FMO-A and MASSIF portfolios.

As an Associate , you will work in a collaborative, international environment where team members actively support one another and contribute to the continued growth and success of the portfolio.

Your Background

• Master's degree, preferably in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience within banking, investments, private equity, corporate finance, or a related financial environment.
• Experience supporting investment activities, financial analysis, financial modelling, or market assessments.
• Experience with Private Equity and/or Financial Institutions is considered an advantage.
• International experience or exposure to different cultures is highly valued.

Your Skills And Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid financial modelling capabilities.
• Collaborative team player who contributes positively to team performance and an inclusive work environment.
• Proactive, curious, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to balance attention to detail with a broader strategic perspective.
• Risk-aware and comfortable raising issues proactively when needed.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Affinity with FMO's mission, values, and commitment to creating impact.

Important note To be considered for an interview, you must currently reside in the Netherlands. At FMO, we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our organization. We welcome applicants of all nationalities, backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and encourage everyone who is excited about the role to apply. #PioneerDevelopScale. Please note that if you are a current FMO external/contractor, use your personal email address to apply.

About FMO FMO delivers economic, social, and environmental development to entrepreneurial initiatives on a global scale, believing in our contribution to a better world, starting from our values as an organization and respect within our teams.

To learn more about who we are, our Vision, Purpose, Mission, Company Culture, and Leadership, please visit our page via the Profile - FMO button below. At FMO, we are guided by our four core values: Diversity, Integrity, Making the Difference and Quality. These values are the foundation of our strong company culture, fostering an environment where we work together to make a positive impact on the world.

Do you fit the criteria and are excited about this role? We invite you to express your interest and apply for this position. We look forward to learning more about you and your contribution to our team.

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