LOCATION : LYON, FRANCE

About ARCHIMED
With offices in Europe, US and Asia, ARCHIMED is a leading investment firm focused exclusively on healthcare industries. Its mix of operational, medical, scientific and financial expertise allows ARCHIMED to serve as both a strategic and financial partner to healthcare businesses. Prioritized areas of focus include Biopharma Products, Consumer Health, Healthcare IT, In Vitro Diagnostics, Life Science Tools & Biologic Services, MedTech, and Pharma Services. ARCHIMED helps partners internationalize, acquire, innovate and expand their products and services. ARCHIMED manages €8 billion across its various funds, including the largest healthcare-only private equity fund raised by a European-based General Partner. ARCHIMED’s MED I, MED II and MED Platform I are all top decile performing buyout funds for their vintage, according to Preqin data. Since inception, ARCHIMED has been a committed Impact investor, both directly and through its EURÊKA Foundation.

APTITUDES AND SKILLS WE LOOK FOR:

• Experienced IR professional – Relevant experience(s) in Investor Relations and Fundraising with institutional investors.
• Financial Acumen – Comfortable using modelling and frameworks to analyze deals and track-record and be able to provide quality financial due diligence to investors.
• Market (and its Subtleties) Knowledge – Good knowledge of the market practices, existing products, legal structures, etc.
• Data Search and Interpretation – Persistent and resourceful in finding industry and investor information. Can translate voluminous data into valuable information.
• Priority Setting / Multi-Tasking – Processes information and makes decisions in a fast-paced environment. Can effectively manage conflicting demands rather than reacting to them. Ability to work under pressure, with strong communication, and analytic skills.
• Communication Skills – Able to articulate complex situations, such as industry dynamics or deal structures, in logical, factual, and clear terms, both verbally and in writing.
• Working with Others – Inspires professionalism and confidence in relationships within ArchiMed and if required with investee companies. Maintains intellectual honesty by valuing other’s input and points of view. Pro-actively solicit opinions and ideas. Positive and can-do attitude. Capable of working both independently and in close team dynamics.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in and an understanding of sales processes in financial services / private equity. Ability to identifying prospects, build a sales pipeline and tailor the parameters of the sales proposition are essential criteria.
• Financial background, with a robust understanding of private equity fund structuring and terms, fund performance metrics and portfolio financials that are critical to the role.
• Capable of finding creative solutions and proactively identifying market opportunities for growth by accessing new and larger pools of Assets Under Management (AUM).
• With a higher education degree in Finance, Economics or Business Administration.
• Ideal candidate will possess ability to build a network and have experience managing relationships independently.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Entrepreneurial approach and fully committed to help building and establishing a new business.
• Working in teams and set high standards when it comes to cultural values like inclusion, meritocracy, partnership, accountability, client focus and trust.