Investment Analyst

LCA Capital is a Family Office and private investment platform with offices in New York and Mexico City, managing its investments with an institutional approach and a dedicated professional team. Its mission is to preserve, increase, transmit and improve the intellectual, human and economic resources of its partners throughout generations.

LCA’s primary investment focus is in Infrastructure, Private Equity, Mexican Public Equities and Real-Estate companies. With a value investing approach and a long-term horizon, we seek to acquire controlling positions playing an active role in setting the direction of our portfolio companies.
Responsibilities: The individual will be involved in the following critical activities in the areas of Real Estate, Private Equity and Capital Markets:
▪ Analyze and conduct comprehensive industry and company due diligence on direct private and public investment opportunities
▪ Build, maintain and modify discounted cash flow, LBO, multiple-based and comparable transaction valuation models
▪ Prepare investment memorandums and present recommendations and due diligence findings to internal committees
▪ Partner with legal and fiscal counsel to review deal terms, as well as negotiate and execute investment transactions
▪ Collaborate with portfolio company executive teams to strengthen operating plans and budgets, explore strategic alternatives, develop pricing schemes and actively participate as Board observer

Education, Skills and Experience Requirements: The ideal experience and critical competencies for the role include the following
▪ Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Finance preferred
▪ 1 – 2 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, management consulting, or commercial lending experience as an Analyst or intern
▪ CFA preferred, or in process of obtaining
▪ Strong quantitative skills and analytical ability
▪ Outstanding verbal and written communications skills
▪ English proficiency
▪ Advanced Excel skills
▪ Ability to work both independently and as a productive member of transaction teams
▪ Demonstrated initiative and ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
▪ High degree of integrity and discretion
▪ Dedicated work ethic and commitment to enhancing a team and goal-oriented environment
▪ Outstanding organization, decision making and problem-solving skills
▪ Ability to balance multiple concurrent projects and priorities
▪ Entrepreneurial attitude and desire to work for a dynamic and successful organization