Investment Advisor

At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. As part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, we connect economies and communities worldwide. Our success is driven by a strong commitment to Lean methodologies, embedding continuous improvement into every aspect of our operations. Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

In this role you will be reporting directly to the Senior Advisor.

This position is available at The Hague, Netherlands.

• Working partially from home (hybrid working model) is possible.

• Supports projects globally for our Business Development leads in Europe, Latin America, North America, Middle East and Africa, and Asia.

• 5-15 days of business travel per year

What We Offer:

At APMT Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to continuous improvement is driven by Lean principles, ensuring that every team member can develop their skills and advance their careers.

Join us to be part of an innovative environment where your growth is our priority, and experience the numerous advantages of being a valued member of our team.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assists in the execution of M&A and large-scale public tender projects

• Performs financial modelling for investment cases and support in preparing material for external negotiations

• Prepares materials for and helps drive the internal governance and approval process for investment and divestment projects

• Contributes to, and where appropriate, drives the development of solutions to customer specific projects and/or tender requirements

• Contributes to the development of in-house training courses on valuation, investment analysis and financial modelling

• Assists in managing a project pipeline

• Reviews investment cases

WORK/BUSINESS CONTACTS AND AUTHORITY:

Internal (90%):

Cooperate with multitude functions across Maersk and APMT: Business Development Leads, Portfolio Heads, Commercial Projects team, Regional CFOs, terminal local finance teams, senior levels of APM Terminals’ management, relevant Maersk Line and Logistics & Services functions.

External (10%):

Relevant authorities and external counterparts, External advisors, Investment banks, Auditors, Lawyers, Associations, Consultants and Customers.

We are looking for:

Someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement – someone who is naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day.

Qualification and background

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance and business administration (or MBA)

• Consistent experience within the job scope, increasing responsibility in valuation modelling, strategy, M&A and/or Corporate/Business Development.

• Experience with the port and shipping market would be a plus but is not a pre-requisite.

Skills and experience

• Strong (corporate) finance skills including experience and knowledge of valuation, synergy quantification, risk and upside evaluation

• Relevant experience with developing and reviewing financial models in MS Excel, preferably consistent with approaches such as FAST, SMART or BPM

• Project Management skills; well-organized, timely, and persistent

• Good understanding and hands-on experience with M&A process and preparing for due diligence.

• Strong analytical mind and ability to solve problems and overcome business and legal constraints

• Drive, intellectual curiosity and interest in taking on new tasks

• Ability and drive to develop in-house training courses on valuation, investment analysis and financial modelling

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).

• Empathy, personal tact, and multi-cultural understanding

• Ability to handle sensitive information to maintain strict confidentiality

• English fluency written and spoken, other languages and international work experience are beneficial (preferably with focus on emerging markets)

LEARNING & CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunity to acquire skills / knowledge in the following areas:

• Business and competitive analysis

• The process of M&A end-to-end

• Financial valuation and modelling

• Project management

• Stakeholder/ Shareholder communication

• Investment management processes

Relevant next career steps might be:

• Increased scope of responsibility within same team

• Project Manager in the corporate development team

• Finance Business Partner in a regional office or in HQ

• CFO of a smaller terminal

• Finance team leader in HQ

Ready to make an impact? Apply now

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