Newcold Advanced Cold Logistics Hiring for Corporate Finance and M&A Associate Job at Chicago, IL Full Time

OUR OFFER:

• Career pathway – potential to grow with the company
• Attractive health coverage – majority covered by the company (health, dental and vision)
• Personal Time Off – 4 weeks
• Train access within the building
• Modern downtown office – enjoy the spectacular staff break out lounge
• Scenic view of the river from the 31st Floor
• Flexible work schedule
• Team Functions – family and company events

This is NewCold:

NewCold is a Global leader in cold chain logistics with a focus on the development and operation of large, highly automated cold stores. NewCold strives to be crucial in the cold chain of leading food companies, by offering advanced logistic services worldwide. We use latest technology that empowers our people, to handle food responsibly and guarantee food safety in a sustainable way. We challenge the industry, believe in long-term partnerships, and deliver solid investment opportunities that enable next generation logistic solutions.

NewCold is one of the fastest growing companies in cold chain logistics (within the top 5 of our industry). We are on a rapid growth phase. More information on NewCold can be found on www.newcold.com and our social media.

The high growth trajectory of NewCold in North America is in the early stages with demand for expansion to be over 300% within the next 3 years based on signed customer LOIs and OSAs (including both site development and entrance into new lines of businesses). It is critical to plan now and ensure NewCold establishes the foundation to support this high level of growth.

The role:

To support our further growth in North America, NewCold is looking for a Corporate Finance Associate to join our Corporate Finance & M&A department. You will be positioned to form a reliable colleague for our internationally operating team. Your primary activities will include corporate M&A, arranging debt financing for NewCold greenfield warehouse projects, arranging debt financing for potential acquisitions and refinancing of existing operations. NewCold’s financing solutions range from bilateral financing and club deals to international syndicates, in which we work with both local traditional banks but also with global operating banks. You will be based in the company’s regional headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, US.

• Corporate M&A, including coordination of acquisition and divestment processes in cold storage and adjacent sectors.
• Go out to the credit market to finance NewCold’s greenfield projects
• Explore the credit market for new banks and alternative financing solutions to finance our evolving operations
• Negotiation with external parties of term sheets, facilities agreements, security agreements, tripartite agreements, etc.
• External communication with banks, advisors, lawyers and other relevant stakeholders
• Internal coordination and communication with all relevant NewCold departments to execute due diligence, valuation, KYC processes and transaction documentation
• Work towards aligning and coordinating with internal stakeholders
• Preparation of financial models, financing memorandums and other information which is requested by external parties
• Monitor existing financing solutions in coordination with the central and local team
• Close interaction with Treasury Department about cash management, interest rate risk and currency risk solutions.

Job requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Business plus Master’s or MBA (preferred but not required)
• At least 3-7+ years of experience in M&A, Leveraged Finance, Structured (Acquisition) Finance, Real Estate Finance, Project Finance, Corporate Clients, Debt Markets or a similar background in banking or consulting
• Ability to manage financial and M&A projects with multiple internal stakeholders and external resources
• Willingness to travel nationwide 20-30%

Are you up for the job?

If you want to be empowered to make a difference this may very well be the opportunity you are seeking!

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please make sure that you leave your CV. Suitable candidates will be invited for a first interview with our Global VP.

Why would you want to work for NewCold?

With the prospect of many new construction projects all over the world, NewCold offers the opportunity to join a young but powerful company in the field of logistic services. We have the ambition and the potential to rapidly become the market leader in the field of modern and automated cold storage with additional supply chain services such as transport and distribution. Although our proposition comprises an attractive benefits and compensation package, the (international) scope and impact of the position may appeal to you even more.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 – $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Corporate finance: 3 years (Required)
• Mergers & acquisitions: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location