Private Equity Capital Formation

Aqua Capital is a leading middle-market private equity firm focused on sustainable investments across the Ag & Food value chain, managing $1.1 billion from blue-chip global investors. We are currently investing out of our $450m third fund, which we closed in March 2024, and are continuously exploring new capital raises to further capitalize on the ongoing transformation of Ag & Food. This is a unique opportunity to see our flagship PE approach broaden into additional investment products and participate in the entire capital formation cycle. The intern will play a pivotal role in supporting the Capital Formation team across three primary areas: (i) Business Development & Investor Relations, (ii) Firm & Corporate Management, and (iii) Investment & Portfolio Management. The role is a unique opportunity to become a key player in a dynamic and evolving environment at a leading PE firm, with direct exposure to senior leadership and the chance to take ownership of significant projects
**Responsabilidades e atribuições** Expected Results**:

- Independently develop presentations on industry trends, the Ag & Food environment, portfolio company operations, and economic trends for both internal and external parties, with mínimal guidance.
- Develop analytical models to evaluate fund returns and provide insights into portfolio company performance.
- Gain a deep understanding of the alternative investment market, delivering actionable insights on industry trends, returns analysis and competitive landscape.
- Support the management of core firm processes, including AGMs, Quarterly Investor Reports, investor relationship management, among others.
- Assist area managers with routine and ad-hoc tasks, maintaining proactive engagement

**Characteristics of the successful professional for this role**:

- Hyper organized: High organization, multitasking, and time management skills.
- Data-oriented: Analytical profile able to deliver valuable insights and process a diverse set of Firm/Fund/Portfolio Company data. Able to clearly synthesize information and data in a concise manner.
- Avid learner & intellectually curious: Possesses a growth mindset and thirst for continuous improvement, as well as a willingness to seek feedback and learn about new fields.
- Owning your outcomes: committed to delivering a high-quality product consistently, accurately, and in a timely fashion
- Trusted & Reliable Operator: Awareness and judgment in handling sensitive / confidential information with confidence and discretion. Sound business judgment and professionalism when interacting with internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Solid communicator: Exceptional visual presentation skills (i.e. PowerPoint). Exceptional written communication skills (both in English and Portuguese)

**Requisitos e qualificações**
- Graduated in a university program in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field, achieving above-average academic results.
- At least one year of experience in an Investor Relations role (experience in a Private Equity firm is a plus).
- Participation in student organizations related to financial markets is highly regarded.
- A solid understanding of private equity, finance and accounting principles.
- English fluency

Aqua Capital is a private equity firm that manages investments in innovating, sustainable businesses across the Agribusiness & Food value chain. We are a thesis-driven team investing in fragmented markets with potential to build significant scale and strategic value.

We pursue themes and investments that are disrupting our sector through technology and innovation, sustainability and globalization. We look to address transformational dynamics going on in the Ag & Food industry.

Aqua Capital is uniquely positioned to manage, originate and assist in structuring best-in-class investment opportunities and to drive value creation through deep strategic and operational involvement.

As a signatory member to the UN PRI we promote high ESG and Positive Impact standards, and seek to contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals. We are fully committed to food security, climate change, diversity, work conditions and others key SDGs, particularly given the magnitude of the impact that Ag & Food systems have on such critical matters.