Why Natland
We are an investment group operating primarily in the Czech and Slovak markets. We invest capital primarily in medium-sized companies, strategically focusing on the energy and real estate sectors – residential and multifunctional. We manage the assets of our own, our shareholders and qualified investors through specialized investment funds. Our competitive advantage is our expertise in crisis management of companies in complex situations.
We are strengthening the team with a colleague who will have primary responsibility for the transformation of undervalued or underperforming businesses/DAs into investment opportunities and eventual inclusion in the Group’s portfolio. We are relying on a formal, step-by-step change management process – from rapid stabilisation and diagnosis through to designing a restructuring plan, implementing, measuring impact and anchoring the new operational and financial discipline.
Who we are looking for
- (Preferably) a versatile soldier with investment experience, business oriented, with experience of managing companies in trouble (in crisis management)
- He is not a person who is locked into a record and one solution, he can design multiple solutions for a given problem, set up a process, execute/implement it, is creative
- He/she is business-oriented, could possibly manage the transaction, will be in an active role in M&A – can negotiate the terms of the transaction and financing terms, evaluate the impacts and do a benefit analysis
- Can/understands structuring transactions/investment opportunities and is able to be collaborative in designing a project financing structure
- Negotiates terms and conditions with financing entities (banks, authorities, etc.), has knowledge of the functioning of investment funds (other instruments) and fundraising principles
- Can process and evaluate return on investment, oversee valuation of opportunities and holdings, data interpretation, forecasts
- Participates in the strategic development of the company
- “Hands-on type with sleeves rolled up – can go into detail, but maintains perspective and prioritizes impact
- Structured thinking, high resilience, ability to act under pressure and in an ambiguous environment.Natural authority and feel for working with people during change, accountability for the outcome, not just the analysis.
What awaits you or your primary agenda
- Stabilization & Takeover – Quick overview of the financial situation (cash, liabilities, covenants, liquidity), setting up basic controls, interim management (reporting, priorities, crisis plan, governance), ensuring operational continuity and elimination of major risks
- Diagnosis & design of changes/plan: status determination (performance, margins, pricing, cost structure, organization, processes), change proposal plan (including measures) including communication to stakeholders
- Implementation & change management – the actual management (project management including milestones), introduction of financial discipline, stabilisation of operations
- Stabilization and evaluation – measuring and interpreting results/data, setting up long-term processes, preparing for further development
What we expect from you
- Multiple years of experience 4+ years of investment experience / experience in an investment group environment (not manufacturing, not bank), in turnaround/restructuring, transformational management, private equity
- Demonstrable experience in delivering measurable results, transactional and structuring and M&A
- Pro-business oriented
- Analytical skills, strategic and conceptual thinking, attention to detail and follow-through on activities and projects, ability to work with data and numbers (Excel at an advanced level; Power BI/SQL an advantage).
- Experience in insolvency/reorganization processes, interim management, legal framework for restructuring is an advantage.
- Project Management
- Active knowledge of the English language
- Very good management and communication skills, decisiveness, negotiation and leadership without formal authority
- Experience of managing people but active self-activity, proactivity and interest.
What we can offer you
- Long-term cooperation with the possibility to develop practical experience
- Financial remuneration commensurate with the responsibility, role and content of the work
- Unique opportunity to work for a strong, stable and growing investment group
- Opportunity to gain practical experience and know-how within the team
- Pleasant environment of modern offices in Karlín, close to the metro and friendly team of colleagues
- A large degree of autonomy
- Opportunity for personal and career growth
- Meal allowance, Sick Days, refreshments at the workplace, laptop, telephone
- Flexible working hours
