Restart Capital was incorporated in January 2022 and is part of Arrow Global Group, a pan-European alternative asset manager focusing on credit and real estate, with over €5.3 billion of funds under management. Arrow Global was incorporated in 2005 and has recently been acquired by TDR Capital, a European private equity firm. Restart Capital is an investment platform focused on corporate turnarounds and debt restructuring. The investment strategy aims to provide short-term relief to financially distressed companies, explore operational optimization opportunities, and capitalize on synergies with the remaining companies/investments of the Group. Restart Capital offers a wide range of advisory and management services, such as the identification of business opportunities, valuation & underwriting, transaction structuring, support in the negotiation process, asset management, and the divestment process. Further information is available at www.restartcapital.pt and https://www.arrowglobal.net/.
Our success is built by the junction of our high-performance, talented, innovative team with our corporate culture of excellence, meritocracy, and cooperation in order to fulfill our mission: "Create Better Financial Futures." We recognize the importance of having both the best individuals and providing them with the means and the motivation to excel and to jointly build a team stronger than the sum of its parts.

Job Description:


Due to the company’s continued growth and forthcoming capital deployment stream, Restart Capital is looking to hire a top-tier experienced professional to join their Portfolio Management team. The Portfolio Management team is responsible for managing approximately €350 million of assets (credits and shareholdings), implementing the underwritten business plans and maximizing investor returns. The selected candidate will work within the management team to ensure the successful implementation of strategic decisions, adherence to budgetary and schedule constraints, and the overall execution of the business plan.
The successful candidate will integrate a team that manages credits and shareholdings of several companies in different sectors. As a Portfolio Management Associate your responsibilities may include:

• Participate in the management of assets (credits and shareholdings), including the design of restructuring plans;
• Assist the board and senior management of portfolio companies across a wide range of areas (financial, commercial, marketing, operational, etc.);
• Support the board and senior management of portfolio companies in implementing internal standard procedures;
• Contribute to financial modelling, review assumptions, and prepare board/investor memoranda to support management decisions and strategic reviews;
• Keep financial models up to date based on the latest financial information and projections (e.g. sales, capital expenditure, operations, debt) and track budget execution;
• Assist in the production of investor reports and respond to investors' information requests related to financial matters;
• Monitor and anticipate investment capital needs, prepare capital calls and distributions;
• Assist with matters related to existing financings and in securing new financing arrangements.

Candidate Profile:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Management, Economics, Engineering, or a related field;
• 3+ years of experience in corporate restructuring, corporate finance, strategic management, or financial consulting roles, or in similar fields;
• Proficient in financial modelling;
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Power Point;
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking, especially regarding data, assumptions, and strategy;
• Fluent in both English and Portuguese, with excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• A high level of attention to detail and a desire to continually learn and develop;
• Collaborative and open attitude, contributing to a positive workplace culture;
• Strong sense of responsibility, project ownership, and ambition to grow into a comprehensive financial asset manager.

Location and Schedule:

• Full-Time / Lisbon, hybrid role (2 to 3 days per week in the office are expected)