Investement Manager 2026

About the position

As Investment Manager, you will join Vendis Capital’s Stockholm office and become an integral part of its European investment platform. The role sits within the investment team, which focuses exclusively on consumer companies across Vendis’ core European markets, with Sweden, Denmark and Norway representing priority markets. You will report to the Nordic Partner and work closely with colleagues across the European organisation. A significant part of the role will involve proactive sourcing, sector mapping and relationship building with entrepreneurs and management teams across the Nordic region. You will contribute throughout the investment lifecycle, from opportunity assessment and due diligence to transaction execution, ownership and portfolio company development. The role also offers exposure to cross-border deal discussions, internal investment forums and firm-wide initiatives, while providing the opportunity to help build Vendis’ presence in the Nordic market.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Proactively source and assess investment opportunities across Sweden, Denmark and Norway.
• Build and maintain relationships with entrepreneurs, management teams and relevant market participants.
• Conduct sector mapping and identify attractive consumer niches and investment themes.
• Independently analyse investment opportunities, including financial modelling, industry analysis and risk assessment.
• Prepare investment memoranda, presentation materials and other decision-support documentation.
• Lead acquisition processes together with colleagues, from initial assessment through to closing.
• Coordinate external advisers, including investment banks, law firms and consultants, during transactions.
• Conduct due diligence covering financial performance, business models, market dynamics and key risks.
• Monitor market developments and assess their impact on existing and potential investments.
• Analyse portfolio company performance and support strategic initiatives during the ownership period.
• Contribute to the ownership agenda in acquired companies.
• Participate in cross-border deal discussions, internal investment forums and thematic project groups.

Background and Experience

• An academic degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or a related field, with strong academic results.
• Three to five years of relevant professional experience from M&A, investment banking, private equity, a family office or a comparable investment environment.
• Previous investment experience from private equity, a family office, corporate M&A or another buy-side role is advantageous.
• Experience from corporate M&A within a consumer-focused company is considered relevant.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to assess commercial opportunities and investment risks.
• Exposure to, or a strong interest in, consumer companies and brands.
• An understanding of consumer growth drivers in areas such as health, beauty, leisure or digital consumer services.
• Fluent Swedish and strong English communication skills. Danish is advantageous.
• Ability to work effectively in an international, pan-European team.

Personal characteristics

You are analytical, pragmatic and able to form clear views based on facts and data. You bring a collaborative, low-ego approach and enjoy working in a flat environment where colleagues contribute across borders and seniority levels. You are proactive in building market relationships and motivated by developing proprietary opportunities through direct outreach to entrepreneurs and management teams. The role requires drive, sound judgement and the ability to manage a broad set of priorities in an international investment platform. An interest in developing long-term expertise within consumer businesses will be important.

In this recruitment process, Vendis is collaborating with Novare Executive Search. For more information about the position or the process, please contact Louise De Geer, louise.degeer@novare.se. Please note that we do not accept applications through e-mail.