Associate Business Development | DIF Capital Partners

For our client DIF Capital Partners (DIF), we are searching for an Associate Business Development. A highly interesting opportunity in an international environment in one of the most exciting and dynamic industries in the world. DIF is the biggest private equity firm headquartered in the Netherlands (Schiphol) and a leading global infrastructure fund manager (top-5 Europe, top-20 globally). DIF currently has more than EUR 15 billion assets under management across nine funds, which it manages on behalf of institutional investors from across the globe. These funds are globally invested in the high-quality infrastructure projects and businesses especially within energy transition, renewable energy and digital infrastructures throughout Europe, the America and Australia. Given its sector focus, DIF is truly making a positive impact on society with ESG being an integral part of the company's DNA. It aims to double its assets under the management over the next few years.

Team profile
The DIF team across 11 offices worldwide consists of more than 200 professionals working in a variety of disciplines, mainly origination, asset management, finance / accounting and business development. DIF’s Amsterdam office has over 80 employees and is located in the WTC at Schiphol whereas the other offices are located across Europe (6), North and South America (3) and Australia (1). DIF offers the unique opportunity of international growth, being able to gain experience within their various offices throughout the globe. Furthermore, they have a clear growth path in the form of an Associate Track, in which you follow courses and training with the other peers from the various departments.

Job description
The funds managed by DIF are developed and raised by the in-house Investor Relations & Business Development (IR&BD) team of currently 12 FTE in Schiphol, New York and Toronto, with the support of the rest of the organization. In the light of the increasing assets under management, DIF wants to bring a new talent on board in the role of Associate. The Associate will be involved on a wide variety of topics and activities, with the primary target to further grow the scale and scope of DIF. The business development role covers responsibilities such as strategy and product development, fundraising, and leading co-investments (M&A style type of processes) together with DIF's investment team.

The Associate will:

• Be an ambassador of DIF internally and externally;
• Develop new products;
• Play a key role in maintaining and expanding the network of investors globally;
• Identify and reach out to institutional investors in new markets;
• Run co-investments/syndication processes together with the investment teams;
• Raise new funds and assist with DIF’s global marketing activities.
  

Qualifications
DIF offers career progression locally and internationally, and takes pride in recruiting the best in class. This is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious team in a growing organization. The ideal professional must have:

• University master degree, preferably in economics or business administration (CFA or MBA can be advantageous);
• 2 -4 years of experience in investment management / investment banking / private equity / transaction services / corporate finance / project finance / institutional sales;
• Strong commercial drive and outstanding communication skills;
• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills;
• Ethical attitude regarding risks, regulatory affairs, compliance and reputation of DIF and its investors;
• Fluency in English and preferably Dutch and one other language; and
• Willingness to travel abroad.

Furthermore, the candidate should be:

• A true centipede, enjoying to take responsibility in a dynamic, international and high energy environment and working on a wide variety of topics.
• Passionate about energy transition, renewable energy and digital infrastructure;
• Be curious and have a broad interest in any developments across the globe;
• Intelligent and street smart with commercial acumen and strong customer focus;
• Able to see the big picture (helicopter view) as well as to go into the detail;
• A team player, but also capable to operate independently and have a getting things done mentality; and
• Integer and take caution with competitively sensitive and confidential information.

Interested?
Apply directly through the button below or contact Pieter van de Ven via ven@levels.nl for any questions and further information.