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Private Equity · Helsinki · Hybrid Remote

UB FIGG Visiting Associate

Fixed-term junior position at a private equity fund investing in sustainable and resource efficient forest and bio-based industries

Job purpose and background

We are looking to hire a Visiting Associate to join the UB Forest Industry Green Growth Fund (UB FIGG) team for summer 2025. The position is based in Helsinki at UB FIGG’s Aleksanterinkatu office. The duration and timing of the employment will be agreed upon together with the successful candidate, while we anticipate the start date to be around early June.

UB FIGG is a private equity fund investing in companies focused on plastic and other fossil based material replacements, higher value and more efficient use of wood and agricultural raw material side streams and greater use of these raw materials across a wide range of intermediate and end uses. The fund started its operations in January 2023 with over EUR 100m in investment commitments.

Through its investments, the Fund helps the forest and bio-based industries to create solutions to mitigate climate change. UB FIGG is a signatory of Operating Principles for Impact Management and reports on the environmental and climate impact of its investments. The UB FIGG team consists of highly experienced forest and bio industry and financial professionals. For additional information please visit ubfigg.com.

We offer you an inspiring place in the centre of the renewable transition, room to take on responsibilities according to your abilities, great teammates including the almost 200 other members of the United Bankers Team in the Helsinki office, and a competitive compensation.

Key responsibilities

  • Involvement in all stages of investment sourcing and management, according to possibilities
  • Participate in meetings with potential investees, advisors, and other stakeholders
  • Prepare cash flow and returns analyses as part of the screening process of new investment opportunities
  • Monitoring and development of portfolio companies
  • Analyse investment opportunities and market trends
  • Assist in the preparation of investment committee papers and other internal or external presentations
  • Participate in due diligence processes regarding potential investments, according to possibilities

Requirements

  • Completed internship within private equity, venture capital, investment banking, management consulting or equivalent. Several completed internships considered an advantage
  • At minimum 2 years of studies with excellent grades from a reputable university. A field such as finance, accounting, engineering, mathematics or equivalent is preferred
  • Exceptional motivation and commitment to perform the required duties
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Excellent written and spoken skills in English. Finnish, Swedish and German skills considered an advantage

How to apply

Please apply by 30 November 2024. The position will be filled when a suitable candidate is found.

For more information, please contact:

Henri Virkkunen

Investment Manager, UB FIGG

henri.virkkunen@unitedbankers.com

Department
Private Equity
Locations
Helsinki
Remote status
Hybrid Remote

Helsinki

We take care of our employees

  • Lunch, recreational and commuting benefits

    We support daily well-being at work by offering lunch, recreational and commuting benefits. 

  • Extensive occupational health services

    We take care of the well-being of our employees by offering high-quality and comprehensive occupational health care services. 

  • Home care service when your child falls ill

    We support our employees with families by offering the opportunity for a care service when their children fall ill. 

  • Remote work possibility

    We work flexibly both at the office and at home. 

Team UB

We achieved the “Finland's most inspiring workplaces” recognition in 2022. This is a source of pride for us, as the recognition signals both the high degree of dedication of the personnel and the long-term and inclusive development of the company's operations.

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Private Equity · Helsinki · Hybrid Remote

UB FIGG Visiting Associate

Fixed-term junior position at a private equity fund investing in sustainable and resource efficient forest and bio-based industries

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