Private Equity Investment Team - Analyst III

Mission

Act as a trusted financial thought partner embedded in the Portfolio company, supporting value creation through rigorous financial analysis, cash flow management, and data-driven insight generation. The Analyst will combine technical depth in finance with business acumen to provide clarity, challenge assumptions, and anticipate the financial consequences of operational and strategic decisions — all while operating with high autonomy and resilience.

• Deliver Robust Financial Analyses: Deliver accurate, robust financial models that directly support investment decisions and business planning. Provide clear financial insights that address risks, trends, and value creation opportunities. Keep models up to date and aligned with the company’s financial performance and projections.
• Generate Strategic Business Insights: Rapidly build understanding of the Portfolio company’s operations and key drivers of business performance. Identify and quantify operational inefficiencies or growth opportunities through independent analysis. Translate complex data into actionable business recommendations that influence strategic direction.
• Enable High-Impact Communication: Produce high-quality presentations and analysis packs used in board meetings and investment committees. Communicate insights in a concise, decision-oriented format tailored to executive audiences. Ensure consistent alignment and information flow between the Portfolio and investment teams.
• Drive Independent Execution & Confidentiality: Manage and deliver analysis workstreams independently, without need for daily supervision. Own outcomes end-to-end, from framing the problem to presenting the solution. Handle sensitive business topics and data with confidentiality.

Characteristics of the successful professional for this role:

• Communication: Clearly conveys insights and analysis in written and verbal form, tailored to executive, financial, and operational stakeholders.
• Relationship: Builds rapport across teams, even in a seconded or hybrid role, creating informal influence and effective working relationships.
• Conflict Management: Manages friction constructively, addressing tensions and differences in a way that preserves relationships and progress.
• Stakeholder Management: Balances needs of multiple teams (Portfolio and investment) while maintaining alignment, transparency, and trust.
• Financial Modelling: Builds robust, driver-based financial models from scratch, including different models (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), DCF, LBO, and sensitivity analyses. Capable of stress-testing scenarios and connecting operational drivers to financial outcomes.
• Cash Flow Analysis: Understands and analyzes free cash flow, working capital cycles, and cash conversion efficiency. Able to identify liquidity risks, track burn rate, and evaluate the timing of inflows/outflows in decision-making.
• Market awareness: Keeps track of macro trends, industry benchmarks, and competitive dynamics that inform investment theses or risk assessments.
• EBITDA and Operational Metrics: Interprets EBITDA not just as a number, but as a reflection of operational performance. Distinguishes between recurring and non-recurring impacts, and understands bridges between reported and adjusted EBITDA.
• Capital Structure & Debt Analysis: Analyzes leverage ratios (Net Debt/EBITDA, Interest Coverage), debt covenants, amortization schedules, and cost of capital. Able to simulate impacts of refinancing, capex plans, and working capital changes on the capital structure.

• 2–4 years of experience in Private Equity or Investment Banking.
• Track record of working on financial models, due diligence, or portfolio monitoring.
• Demonstrated experience working independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information and operate in sensitive, high-stakes environments.
• Fluency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases.
• Understanding of operational KPIs and ability to connect them to financial performance.

Aqua Capital is one of the largest and most experienced investment managers in the Ag & Food sector globally, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. The company identifies opportunities across the entire sector value chain, including high-value agricultural inputs, multichannel agri-food retail, ag tech and services, as well as emerging consumer trends.

The agri-food sector has a significant impact on the climate, accounting for a large share of global greenhouse gas emissions. Latin America stands out as one of the world's leading food-exporting regions, and Aqua Capital has been widely recognized for its sustainable approach, earning awards as one of the top Private Equity managers in the region.

With multiple investment funds, Aqua Capital maintains a strong market presence, consolidating investments across various platforms and leveraging a team of specialized professionals throughout the Americas. Its commitment to sustainability and innovation is reinforced by certifications and awards from renowned institutions such as GIIN, PRI Awards, ESG AAA, and Ecovadis.