Investment Associate

To reinforce the holding team we are seeking an investment associate with a strong analytical mind combined with a hands‑on “can do” attitude, to work on investments (new & add‑ons) & strategy (both the holding’s investment strategy as well as formulation of the BU’s strategy). In this position you will be part of the holding team supporting the portfolio companies in taking tactical and strategic decisions to achieve Fedrus’ ambition for sustainable, profitable growth by:

• assessing the attractiveness of new investment opportunities through financial analysis and sector evaluation;
• conducting market research and in‑depth industry analysis to identify potential targets;
• supporting existing portfolio companies in value creation, including developing value creation plans, financial models and growth strategies;
• participating in M&A transactions, due diligence processes, valuation exercises and business modeling;
• collaborating with the management teams on business transformation projects.

• You have an ardent desire to work in a change environment, driven by operational changes and M&A transactions.
• You have a master’s degree (in finance or engineering). Holding an MBA would be considered a plus.
• You have 3 to 5‑year experience in corporate M&A, investment banking, transaction services, strategy consulting and/or private equity, where you demonstrated the ability to perform and summarize analysis into management insights and recommended actions.
• You have an analytical mind and have in‑depth knowledge of business processes, corporate finance, financial modeling, valuation, and accounting.
• You have a demonstrated knowledge of digital transformation, IT transformation, and big data.
• You are well organized and able to prioritize multiple assignments concurrently.
• You can interact with senior executive management and operating teams, and manage laterally and down across multiple functional areas.
• You are able to coordinate and cooperate with local management teams and consultants. You can interact with and challenge management teams.
• You have very good interpersonal and written communication skills to interact with internal and external parties in Dutch, English and French.
• You have a commercial way of thinking and are able to analyze businesses’ performance.
• You pay strong attention to detail, demonstrating a logical and methodical approach.
• You have excellent project management, presentation, Excel and Power BI skills.

Join a financially strong, entrepreneurial, and family‑owned evergreen investment holding with clear ambitions for growth. We provide:

A dynamic environment
Experience an open and friendly workplace with a down‑to‑earth, can‑do culture and short decision‑making lines.

Opportunities to make an impact
Be part of a group undergoing rapid transformation, where your ideas matter and there is room for personal growth and initiative.

Flexible work arrangements
Your main workplace will be our head office in the heart of Ghent (Geeraard de Duivelsteen), with occasional branch visits (Belgium and abroad) and the possibility of teleworking.

Fedrus International is a family‑backed evergreen investment holding based in Ghent (Belgium), with a legacy in the building industry. We focus on supporting ambitious entrepreneurs and successful companies through sustainable growth. We currently hold the companies VM Building Solutions, APOK, Heli and Plastivan. Through our newly incorporated vehicle, Fedrus Growth Capital, we invest in game changing technologies or business concepts (e.g. Aerobel, Bullswap and simAbs).