KPN
Description
Are you the professional we are seeking to help us find and support the best tech start-ups and build value creating partnerships?
Your Job as Investment Associate at KPN Ventures
In 2015 KPN started KPN Ventures, aiming to invest in and partner with tech start-ups and create value beyond financial return, through KPN’s expertise, network, infrastructure and customer access. The KPN Ventures team scouts, selects and execute investments in the growth segments as mentioned above, and guides portfolio companies, supporting entrepreneurs in creating value and building their businesses. For the KPN Ventures team we are looking for a full-time ‘Investment Associate’ (M/F).
As an Investment Associate you are responsible for:
- Together with KPN New Business division, developing an ecosystem of innovative companies connecting to KPN;
- Intake and screening of investment requests and business plans;
- Coordination of the overall investment process through maintenance of our deal flow system;
- Supporting the preparation of investment proposals, fund reporting and other documentation;
- Assisting portfolio companies with requests and reporting requirements;
- Providing overall support to the investment process and portfolio management process.
- Academic (WO) level, preferably business/economics/finance education;
- Experience in corporate finance, private equity, venture capital, M&A or business development, including financial modelling, business planning, negotiations, legal contracting and KPI reporting;
- Experience in and/or affinity with digital business development and entrepreneurship;
- Basic understanding of digital technology, preferably in the segments telecom, internet of things, connected home, e-health, m-commerce, cyber security, cloud services, big data & analytics;
- Practical team player, analytical, self-starter and result-oriented;
- Fluent English, preferably a good understanding of the Dutch language.
- Work in a rapidly changing company, active in a dynamic industry.
- A competitive salary, a bonus plan, compensation of your commuting costs, smartphone and laptop, 50% discount on KPN products and services, great pension arrangement.
- Great growth and development opportunities and an annual personal education budget.
An (e-)assessment and screening are part of our job application process by KPN.