Who we are

Plain Vanilla Investments is a hands-on private equity firm founded in 2003. We invest in Dutch companies that provide business-critical technology, with a focus on software, smart systems & devices, tech-enabled services and digital platforms. We typically partner with ambitious management teams in majority-owned situations and actively support companies in strategy, growth acceleration, operational improvement, reporting & analytics, team building and add-on acquisitions. This also means being closely involved in hands-on initiatives within portfolio companies, helping to initiate and execute improvement projects that drive operational and commercial progress.

The opportunity

Join a small, experienced and entrepreneurial investment team with direct exposure to deal execution and portfolio value creation.
Work on Dutch technology-driven businesses and engage with founders, management teams, advisers and financing partners from an early stage.
Take meaningful responsibility from day one, with a steep learning curve and clear room to grow toward Associate level.

What you will do

Support sourcing and screening of new investment opportunities.
Build and review financial models, valuation analyses and investment materials.
Coordinate and analyze due diligence workstreams together with external advisers.
Monitor portfolio company performance and help identify value creation initiatives.
Take an active role in hands-on portfolio work, helping to initiate and support improvement initiatives across commercial, operational and strategic topics.
Work closely with management teams on concrete projects aimed at improving performance and accelerating growth.
Contribute to strategic projects, market mapping and buy-and-build analyses.

Who we are looking for

2-4 years of experience in private equity, transaction services, strategy consulting, M&A, valuation or a similarly analytical environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with solid Excel / financial modelling capabilities and sharp commercial judgment.
A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and the confidence to work independently while being a strong team player.
A completed university degree in finance, economics, business, econometrics, engineering or another relevant analytical discipline.
Living in Rotterdam or close to the Randstad.
Fluent in Dutch and English, both verbally and in writing.

What we offer

A high-responsibility role in a focused private equity team with direct exposure to entrepreneurs and management teams.
Broad exposure to investing, deal execution and portfolio value creation across Dutch technology-driven sectors.
An informal, ambitious and intellectually demanding environment with short communication lines.
Competitive compensation.
On-the-job coaching and support for your professional development.

Practical information

Location: Coolse Poort, Coolsingel 139, 3012 AG Rotterdam (hybrid).

Apply: Please send your CV and a short motivation to careers@plainvanilla.nl.

Plain Vanilla Investments

Vacatures

Investment Analyst