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Investment Manager (f/m/d)

Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Nord, France

Location: Decathlon Campus, Villeneuve d’Asq (in person/full time position)

Duration: CDI

Start Date: ASAP

 

About DECATHLON

A global multi-specialist sports brand catering for everyone from beginners to top athletes, Decathlon is an innovative designer, manufacturer and retailer of sporting goods for all skill levels. With 101,000 teammates and 1,750 stores in 60 countries, Decathlon and its teams have been working ever since 1976 to fulfill an ongoing ambition: Move people through the wonders of sport while promoting a healthy and active lifestyle in a sustainable future.

About DECATHLON PULSE

DECATHLON PULSE is the investment arm and start up studio of DECATHLON, dedicated to building, investing in and acquiring forward-thinking companies that complement DECATHLON Group’s strategic ambitions and are shaping the future of the global sports ecosystem. For the better.

Decathlon PULSE covers M&A, VC & New Business activities with teams including Vertical strategy leaders, investment professionals and supporting experts (digital, sustainability, legal, …).

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is highly motivated to work in a dynamic team, to contribute to the execution of investments (M&A & VC) in the sports environment (from brands and e-experts to sustainable raw materials and new manufacturing processes).

You will be a member of the Investment team, responsible for supporting the investment process, from deal origination to execution. The successful candidate will be involved in evaluating and structuring M&A & VC investments across, working closely with senior team members to help drive the firm’s investment strategy in this space.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Investment Evaluation: Assist in the sourcing, evaluation, and execution of investment opportunities.
  • Financial Analysis & Modelling: Perform detailed financial analysis to evaluate potential transactions, and assess on the pricing for the investment decisions.
  • Due Diligence: Lead and participate in financial, legal, tax and operational due diligence on potential investment opportunities, ensuring all risks and returns are fully analyzed.
  • Transaction Execution: Support the negotiation and structuring of deals, including liaising with advisors and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth transaction completion.
  • Investment Documentation: Prepare investment memos, presentations, and reports for the Investment Committee / Board. 
  • Market Research: Conduct ongoing research and analysis of the sport market, as well as broader industry trends and economic conditions of the transactions.

WHO YOU ARE

Beyond your passion for sport:

  • At least 6 years of relevant experience in corporate and Investment banking. Experience in VC would be preferred, but at least you are open minded to innovation & early stage business models

  • Skills & Competencies:
    • Strong financial modeling skills, with a deep understanding of the different valuation methodologies
    • Proven ability to conduct detailed due diligence and make sound investment recommendations.
    • Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
    • Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
    • Full of vitality, sociable
    • You like and succeed working in a changing and uncertain environment. Your agility and mindset enables you to switch, pivot and adapt action plans quickly
    • Curious and open-minded, you enjoy discovering the merits of new projects without any preconception
    • Demanding AND benevolent

  • Education:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline is required.
    • Postgraduate qualifications are advantageous.
  • Languages:
    • Fluency in English is essential
    • Other languages, especially French, will be positively considered

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