Investment Advisor

APM Terminals (APMT), a maritime terminal operator and core business unit of Maersk, operates one of the world’s most comprehensive port networks, which is uniquely positioned to help both shipping line- and landside customers grow their business and achieve better supply chain.

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:

This is an exciting career opportunity in an international, challenging business setting known for diversity and high paced environment:

• A dynamic position with good employment terms and attractive benefits.

• Extensive options for learning & personal development.

• To be Part Of Lean Business System.
  

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.

CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

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)

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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