We have a unique job opening for a Senior Investment Manager at Aqua-Spark! Do you want to join us on our mission to radically change the global aquaculture value chain to healthier more sustainable and more accessible production while generating financial returns for our investors.
About Aqua-Spark
Aqua-Spark is a global investment fund dedicated to move the global aquaculture industry towards more healthy and sustainable production of blue foods and aquatic materials. Aquaculture is the most efficient and healthiest food system available to humankind, if you do it right. At Aqua-Spark we are investing in companies along the value chain that demonstrate a shared vision of a sustainable future. We are building a holistic ecosystem that demonstrates that healthy and sustainable production brings better financial returns with less risk for all aquaculture stakeholders. Collaborating with value chain participants to motivate industry adoption, causing system change on a global scale. All of this with our great team, from our beautiful office in the city center of Utrecht! The Aqua-Spark team is diverse, international, hardworking, tight-knit, with a clear focus on their mission.
The role
As an Investment Manager you support the growth and performance of our portfolio companies. You know what it takes to build a company, understand what an entrepreneurial team faces in their journey and help with advice, support in strategic decision-making and you are able to see what is missing. You are able to help teams grow. You understand that discipline in correct and timely reporting is key and the basis of everything. You will help early-stage companies set up robust financial and non-financial reporting systems. You will lead follow on investments and you will lead divestments, at the right time. You have curiosity to know everything there is to know about your portfolio company, its competitive environment, its stakeholders and the role it is to play in our holistic ecosystem of companies. You are a relationship builder, able to find partners to co-invest with, come up with appropriate terms, build synergies with other companies and the stakeholder network. You will work closely with and report to the Chief Portfolio Officer. You form a team with the board representative for each portfolio company. You are a team player. You come up independently with solutions, pre-emptively. Critical, but positive. And fun to work with!
Responsibilities
- Actively drive and manage the growth and performance of portfolio companies, ensuring optimal financial and impact performance.
- Help early-stage companies in building solid financial and non-financial reporting systems; ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Provide strategic guidance to portfolio companies, advising on key decisions and identifying gaps or opportunities.
- Conduct in-depth analyses of portfolio companies (financials, team, market, impact, risk).
- Lead follow-on investment processes, including due diligence, term sheet negotiation, and coordination with legal.
- Monitor portfolio performance through structured engagement and quarterly reviews.
- Prepare and present high quality investment proposals to the investment team and investment committee.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, syndication partners and industry experts.
- Continuously monitor trends, developments, and innovations across the aquaculture value-chain and financial markets
- Build awareness and in-depth knowledge of the part of the industry that you are involved in
Profile, qualifications and skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
- Founder experience is a plus
- Independent thinker and self-starter
- Relevant investing experience
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
- Previous experience in sustainable food production is a plus
What You Bring
- Positive mindset
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving work environment
- Integrity
- Curiosity
- Creativity
- Eagerness to learn
- Getting-things-done mentality
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Participation profit sharing
- 38 days of paid leave
- A purpose-driven, international work environment
- A collaborative, values-based team
- The opportunity to live and work in the Netherlands and experience the amazing Dutch life
