Investment Associate

You will succeed in this role if you have: A degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, or a related field 2+years of experience from venture capital, private equity, investment banking, transaction services, management consulting, or a similar analytical role

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint Fluency in English, both written and spoken WHO WE ARE H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures.

About H&M Group

• The role offers broad exposure to both strategic initiatives and the wider innovation ecosystem, giving you a unique opportunity to build a strong network across industries and markets.
• WHO YOU ARE You are a curious, social, analytical, and commercially minded professional with a genuine passion for investing, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
• Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions.
• We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.
• We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values.
• Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.
• Read more about us here.
• US Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things — our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values and opportunities for growth.
• But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.
• Take the next step in your career together with us.
• The journey starts here.

Responsibilities

• YOU'LL DO As an Investment Associate at H&M Group's New Growth & Ventures, you will help identify, evaluate, and support investments in the companies shaping the future of fashion and customer experience.
• You will work across the full investment lifecycle, from sourcing and due diligence to portfolio support, combining rigorous financial analysis with an outward-facing, relationship-driven approach.
• This role has two equally important sides.
• Out in the ecosystem, you will have a visible and active presence at startup events, industry meetups and gatherings across the world, building relationships with founders and investors and turning new connections into promising leads.
• At your desk, you will dig into company financials, analyze market trends, build models, and turn complex information into clear investment recommendations.
• Analyze company financials, business models, and unit economics to assess investment opportunities
• Build financial models and valuations, and support due diligence processes through reviewing and analyzing investment documentation and agreements
• Prepare investment recommendations, business cases, and presentations for investment committee meetings
• Ventures at startup events, conferences and industry gatherings both in Sweden and globally
• Build and maintain a strong network of founders, investors, accelerators, and industry stakeholders
• Proactively source new investment opportunities and manage a pipeline of leads
• Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and consumer behavior that may impact H&M Group and the broader industry
• Support portfolio companies through strategic analysis, performance monitoring, and stakeholder collaboration WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH You will be part of H&M Group's New Growth & Ventures team, working closely with investment professionals as well as portfolio company founders and leadership teams.
• You will collaborate with stakeholders across H&M Group and engage regularly with venture capital firms, entrepreneurs, advisors, and other external partners.
• You are just as comfortable working through a set of financial statements as you are walking into a room full of new people.
• You enjoy meeting founders, starting conversations, and following up on them, and you see every event as a chance to discover the next great company to invest in.
• You are a proactive self-starter who builds trust through collaboration and clear communication.
• You balance attention to detail with a broader strategic perspective, and you are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the growth of both our portfolio companies and H&M Group's future ambitions.
• Energy and enthusiasm for representing the team at external events, including meetups and gatherings across the world

Requirements

• Solid experience in financial analysis, including modeling and valuation
• Experience conducting market research, commercial assessments, and due diligence A natural ability to network, build relationships, and generate new leads
• The ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities at the same time

We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.