Associate

Credo Partners; Norge (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - USD 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-sized investment firm is seeking an Associate to support business transformations and growth of portfolio companies. Responsibilities include conducting market research, financial modeling, and collaborating with C-suite executives. Ideal candidates are MSc or MBA graduates with 2-5 years in sectors like investment banking or management consulting. The firm values curiosity, drive, and strong interpersonal skills, providing hands-on experience in operational roles.

Benefits

Lead projects with senior partners

Growth opportunities

Become an investor

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a high-performing environment, preferably investment banking or management consulting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inbound opportunities and generate new deal flow.
• Conduct market research and commercial due diligence.
• Perform financial modeling and business cases.
• Collaborate with C-suite decision-makers on operational improvements.

Skills

Curiosity

Drive

People skills

Education

MSc or MBA in business, finance, economics

Job description

Closed for applications since the 17th of October

Associate at Credo Partners

Credo is a different investment company. We focus exclusively on scaling up mature, mid-sized companies with high potential for value creation. We partner with investors and entrepreneurs to transform mid-sized B2B companies into scalable and sustainable business systems.

We are a Norwegian company focused on the Scandinavian market. Currently, we are invested in 11 companies with 6BNOK in revenues. We bring the right people together and fix the basics, before scaling fast. We have been training the team for operational DNA and true partnerships for over 10 years, 19 platforms, 70 add-ons, and 7 exits. We optimize structure, culture, and game plans specifically for small caps.

With an increasing demand for our services, we want to extend our team with 1-2 associates. As an Associate at Credo, you will get early operational exposure to business transformation and growth by working closely with the management team of our portfolio companies, on a daily basis. This level of involvement and responsibility is unique for Credo and is one of many things that sets us apart from other Private Equity companies. Talents join Credo to become skilled investors and learn from CEO’s through real involvement, responsibility, and impact.

What you’ll get by joining Credo

• Large responsibilities and involvement from day 1. You will lead projects alongside dedicated senior partners from Credo
• Grow fast professionally and personally, by being hands-on and learning from the best
• Continuous challenges and opportunities to grow
• You will become an investor, both in our company and in our portfolio companies. Everyone in the team invests, and everyone at the same level has the same right to carried interest.

Our Investment Philosophy

Scaling up businesses

Credo's investment philosophy remains steadfast: We partner with investors and founders to transform mid-sized companies into scalable and sustainable business systems. The core of what we do is captured in our tagline scaling up businesses. This investment focus is distinct in terms of business maturity and partnership model, as well as the potential for high value creation.

We focus on business services, solutions and technology, including IT services as one of our favourite and fast growing segments.

Our basic approach is the same across industries and across financial and non-financial goals. Together with our partners, we set high ambitions that force our businesses out of the small-cap zone. Then we build the foundation for scale and impact: (i) a focused strategy, (ii) a scalable business model, (iii) an organization for tomorrow, and (iv) effective governance.

Culture and continuity through founder partnerships

Credo invests alongside highly motivated entrepreneurs, family owners, and management. We encourage our partners to remain large co-owners, even majority owners, to ensure the continuity of the magic recipe that made the company great in the first place. Our model is based on long-term and close cooperation between management, board, and owners to ensure continuity and commitment through the transformation phase.

Investor network

Credo has an established network of investors. We invest together with individuals and institutional investors who have built successful businesses themselves, and who have a genuine interest in value creation in mid-sized companies.

What you'll do

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Pipeline reviews, both by evaluating inbound opportunities and generating new deal flow
• Market research and commercial due diligence
• Financial modeling and business cases
• Involvement in new investments
• Collaborate with our partners in 1-2 of the portfolio companies. This includes daily contact with C-suite decision-makers on operational improvements and long-term strategy

Who we are looking for

Desired qualifications

• MSc or MBA graduates within business, finance, economics, or other relevant fields from leading Universities or institutions
• 2-5 years of experience in a high-performing environment, preferably investment banking or management consulting

We also think that you

• Are curious - you’ll learn a lot about a lot, from a variety of industries, partners, and different challenges
• Have drive - we are transforming companies into market leaders, which takes personal dedication over time to succeed
• Are a people-person - business is about people connecting the dots

Our team

We have a small and dedicated team that goes all in. We commit our private savings to each business we believe in. This ensures a healthy approach to investing for us, credible partnerships with investors, and a highly committed owner for the founders. Our team has a balanced set of backgrounds from tier-one institutions within investment banking, management consulting, and other acknowledged industries. → The team

Meet Celina Taule

Investment Manager

Celina brings her experience from Investment banking focusing on M&A within Danske Bank. She has worked closely with management in companies across various sectors, and spends the most of her time with Mill and Q-Light. She was recently promoted to Investment Manager after having worked as a Senior Associate for two years.

I found Credo to be the perfect fit for me due to its focus on driving value through actively partnering with portfolio companies. Being able to witness firsthand the impact of our work on these companies is incredibly rewarding and motivating. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities, which keeps me engaged and energized. → The full interview