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안녕하십니까, 얼라인파트너스자산운용입니다.

현재 투자팀 RA 채용을 진행중입니다.

근무 기간은 2024년 9월 2일부터입니다.

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 Sep 2, 2024 – Feb 28, 2025 (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 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 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 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 14.2% stake. Two candidates recommended by APCM were appointed as outside directors for the first time in Korean financial groups
• 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 are 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