Do you have great analytical skills and a genuine interest in corporate finance and equity investments? Do you want to work for a purpose-driven organisation - and have exciting opportunities and get real hands-on experience? KIRKBI is currently looking for an Investment Analyst for our Strategic Investments & Active Ownership team in Copenhagen.

KIRKBI is the holding- and investment company of the Kirk Kristiansen family and the formal owner of the LEGO® brand with an investment portfolio of DKK +100 bn. Our organisation is flat with a short span from analysis and decision-making to execution. This position is a great opportunity to develop your personal and professional skills-set while getting firsthand exposure to all key investment disciplines in private companies.

You will become an integral and valued member of the Strategic Investments & Active Ownership Team and work with many different aspects of investments, in collaboration with other members of the team. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in an organisation driven by purpose and a set of well-established values, where quality, integrity and people are of utmost importance.

The Strategic Investments & Active Ownership team is KIRKBI’s direct investment arm where the investment strategy is focused on active ownership of significant minority stakes in high quality companies within our investment strategy focus areas of sustainability, healthcare, and education. Some of our current investments include Kahoot, Armacell, and Vällinge Innovation.

Your key tasks and accountabilities

• Support the investment team in industry-, market- and company research
• Financial and strategic analysis incl. valuation modelling (DCF, LBO and      comparable multiples)
• Development of new investment ideas with potential exposure to live transactions
• Take part in producing reporting materials for the KIRKBI Board of Directors and the KIRKBI Investment Committee

Candidate profile

• You are in your final year of your bachelor’s degree or first year of your master's degree within a relevant field of study
• You are fluent in Danish and English (written and spoken)
• You are an experienced user of Microsoft Office - especially Excel and PowerPoint
• You have a great academic record
• Relevant experience from part-time positions is regarded as beneficial

Candidate characteristics

• Genuine interest in corporate finance/M&A and equity investments
• Problem-solving mind-set and great analytical skills
• Solid communications skills
• An adept collaborator with a positive attitude, curious of nature and a desire to learn

The position is ~20 hours a week with flexibility during holiday and exam periods.

What can we offer?

At KIRKBI, our emphasis is on cultivating an environment that encourages both personal and professional growth. We collaborate with openness and mutual respect across a broad span of competencies. We work actively with sustainability, diversity and inclusion, e.g., by bringing diversity of thoughts, capabilities and experiences into play. Moreover, we have a clear focus on health and well-being, offering a suite of benefits to support this.

When we hire, we look for people whose values resonate with KIRKBI’s culture. As we seek a diverse and engaging working environment, we embrace individuals with different skills, approaches, and backgrounds to succeed – giving all our current and future employees opportunities to thrive and develop in KIRKBI.

Moreover, we offer you to be part of the KIRKBI Student Forum, a team of student workers who arrange meetings, events and activities where you will have a great opportunity to engage with other students across the organisation.

Ready to join us on our journey?

If you would like to join our motivated and deeply committed team, please send us your complete application, including your CV, grade transcript, potential recommendations and a short letter outlining your interest. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

If you have questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact: Investment Manager Ingrid Hartmann Bjørndalen: ingrid.bjorndalen@kirkbi.com/+45 28267811 or Senior Investment Manager Uffe Kristensen: uffe.kristensen@kirkbi.com/+45 23235071.

The position is based in our office in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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About KIRKBI A/S

KIRKBI is the Kirk Kristiansen family’s private holding and investment company founded to build a sustainable future for the family ownership of the LEGO brand through generations.

Our work is focused on three fundamental tasks all contributing to enabling the Kirk Kristiansen family to succeed with the mission to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow: We work to protect, develop and leverage the LEGO brand across all the LEGO branded entities. We are committed to a long-term and responsible investment strategy to ensure a sound financial foundation for the family’s activities. And, we are dedicated to support the family members as they prepare for future generations to continue the active and engaged ownership as well as supporting their private activities, companies and philanthropic work.

KIRKBI’s strategic activities include 75% ownership of the LEGO Group, 47.4% ownership of Merlin Entertainments and investments in renewable energy. The company’s investment activities also include significant long-term investments in companies such as ISS, Nilfisk, Kahoot and Falck as well as real estate investments in Denmark, Switzerland, Germany and the UK. www.KIRKBI.com