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안녕하십니까, 얼라인파트너스자산운용입니다.

현재 투자팀 RA 채용을 진행중입니다.

근무 기간은 2024년 7월 1일부터입니다.

자세한 사항은 첨부파일 확인해주시면 감사하겠습니다.

 

Position: Research Analyst (“RA”, Full-time offer based on performance)

Division: Investment Team

Job Location: One IFC 13F (Seoul)

 

Program Period:

Investment Team RA program expected to last between Jul 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024 (Negotiable)
 

About Align Partners Capital Management:

Established in 2021, Align Partners Capital Management (“Align Partners” or “APCM”) is a Korea-based investment management firm that applies a unique private equity (“PE”) approach to public stock market. Our team consists of experienced professionals deeply knowledgeable about the Korean market with a strong track record of PE buyouts, portfolio management, and M&A from leading global financial institutions.

 

APCM adopts a unique hybrid strategy that combines elements of private equity and activist hedge funds, focusing its investments on a select group of high-conviction public companies for the long term. The firm’s approach is characterized by in-depth, private equity-style, bottom-up research, and a proactive shareholder engagement strategy, aimed at securing attractive long-term, risk-adjusted returns. Where necessary, APCM endeavors to partner with companies to unlock value or generate catalysts through active, private equity-style engagement, capitalizing on its extensive local network and expertise.

 

Align Partners Capital Management Track Record:

• JB Financial Group (Mar 2023 / Mar 2024): Public shareholder campaign on JBFG holding a 14.0% stake
• Listed Korean Banks (Jan 2023 / Jan 2024): Public shareholder campaign on all 7 listed Korean banks
• SM Entertainment (Mar 2022 / Mar 2023): Public shareholder campaign. Appointed an auditor and reached an agreement with the management to enhance corporate governance, shareholder policy and operations
• Woori Financial Group (Nov 2021): Acquired a 1.0% stake participating in the privatization of WFG

 

Qualifications & Experience:

The ideal candidate would demonstrate the following:

• Preferred: Prior internship experience in private equity, investment banking or equity research
• Preferred: Strong written and verbal communication skills both in Korean and English
• Minimum of six completed semesters for undergraduate students
• Strong enthusiasm in investing and business analysis
• Valuation & modelling skills with essential finance / accounting knowledge and high proficiency in Excel
• Attention to details & teamwork skills / mindset
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills supported by good reasoning and multi-tasking ability
• Finance related certificates (ex. Certified Investment Manager, Chartered Financial Analyst, etc.)

 

Job Responsibilities:

RA(s) in investment team will have a unique opportunity to work with highly seasoned and successful investment professionals and will support the team in various stages of the investment process.

 

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Active engagement in live transactions, including both PE style investments and activism campaigns; sourcing, structuring, and executing a variety of private transactions, such as leveraged buyout, significant minority investment, convertibles, etc.
• Identifying investment opportunities through financials-based screening and in-depth research
• Financial analysis by constructing return models and conducting valuation of target companies
• Preparation of information memorandum (“IM”) and other internal & external presentation materials
• Participation in conference calls and meetings with industry experts, companies, and advisors

 

Application Procedures:

If you would like to apply, please send your resume to careers@alignpartnerscap.com, with an e-mail titled

“[RA_Investment Team] Align Partners Internship_Applicant’s name”. Please attach resume in PDF format with a file name in “[RA_Investment Team] Applicant’s name_Resume”

 

More About Us:

• Website: https://alignpartnerscap.com/
• LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/alignpartnerscap
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWFqaM8ask2-33OmG1EPg_w