Food Fund Associate

Black River Asset Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cargill, is an independently operated asset management company with offices in twelve countries. Black River provides qualified investors with alternative investment strategies. Black River offers a wide range of investment products supported by experienced investment professionals, rigorous risk processes and a well-established global infrastructure.

Black River is currently seeking an associate for the Black River Capital Partners Food Fund, a private equity fund with $455 million USD under management, focused on making growth-oriented equity investments in the food sector. The position will support portfolio managers to identify attractive sectors and analyze potential investment opportunities in China.

           Position Accountabilities:

30% - Construct, review and maintain financial models for existing and potential investments

20% - Follow assigned sectors and the leading firms within it.  Conduct industry research to identify attractive sectors and companies by collecting and analyzing market information

20% - Assist with drafting investment memoranda and the execution of private equity investments

20% - Support due diligence activities on potential investment opportunities and subsequently document the findings

     10% - Other duties as assigned

          Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree.  
• 2 years experience working in consulting, auditing, investment banking, or general corporate financial analysis 
• Strong financial modeling and analysis skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
• Fluent in both Mandarin and English (written and verbal)
• Extreme attention to detail

   Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA degree with Finance focus
• CFA / CPA
• Food and/or agriculture industry related experience
• General understanding of accounting and US GAAP rules

Interested candidates can send resumes to lisa.zhai@black-river.com .

Black River Capital Partners Fund