Associate, Planetary Health Investments

Are you looking to build a long-term career in private equity? Do you want to work alongside experienced investors on complex transactions, active portfolio ownership, and value creation initiatives across a global investment platform?

Novo Holdings is seeking an Associate to join the Planetary Health Investments’ Europe team in Copenhagen. The team invests in market-leading businesses that contribute to a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. As an Associate, you will play a central role across the full investment lifecycle - from sourcing and evaluating opportunities, through transaction execution and due diligence, to active ownership and portfolio value creation.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing international investment team and gain significant responsibility from day one. You will work closely with senior investment professionals, management teams, advisors, and portfolio company boards, developing a top-tier private equity skillset while helping grow leading businesses within the planetary health ecosystem.

The job

As an Associate, you will participate in all stages of the investment process, from origination and transaction execution to portfolio management and value creation. Key responsibilities include:

• Building and reviewing complex financial models, valuation analyses, and investment returns assessments
• Conducting commercial, strategic, and financial analyses of potential investment opportunities
• Managing and coordinating due diligence workstreams, including commercial, financial, legal, and others
• Preparing investment committee materials and supporting decision-making processes
• Monitoring portfolio company performance and supporting the development and execution of value creation initiatives
• Contributing to board preparation, strategic projects, and active ownership activities across portfolio companies
• Supporting growth equity and scaling opportunities investment processes through collaboration with the Planetary Health Investments’ Green Tech Scaling team

Given the lean and entrepreneurial nature of the team, Associates are expected to take ownership of workstreams, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and contribute meaningfully to both new investments and portfolio company development.

The role is based in Copenhagen, hence relocation is not offered for this role.

Professional & Personal Qualifications 
We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications: 

• Previous full-time experience is required, ideally ~2 years of experience from a leading investment bank, private equity firm, management consulting firm, or corporate development/M&A function

• Strong transaction experience, including exposure to M&A processes, due diligence, valuation, financial modelling, and investment analysis
• Outstanding academic record from a top-tier university with a degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline
• High level of competence with respect to financial valuation and modelling as well as commercial due diligence
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to evaluate business models, competitive positioning, industry dynamics, and value creation opportunities
• Highly analytical, intellectually curious, and detail-oriented, with a structured approach to problem-solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise materials for senior decision-makers
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a team-oriented and collaborative mindset who thrives in a dynamic and highly international investment environment 
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Driven by both excellence and purpose, with a genuine ambition to create long-term value through investments that deliver strong financial returns and meaningful positive impact on society and the planet.

Working at Novo Holdings

Novo Holdings is a world-leading life sciences investor with a clear mission: improving global health, fostering societal sustainability, and enhancing planetary well-being. Since 1999, we’ve championed innovative healthcare and sustainability solutions while delivering strong returns that support the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s philanthropic activities - funding scientific, humanitarian, and social initiatives. As of year-end 2025, Novo Holdings had total assets of approximately EUR 93 billion under management. 

As we are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace, Novo Holdings ensures equal job opportunities to all regardless of their background or personal characteristics. We recruit the best talent who can contribute with their unique perspectives and experience to make a positive impact on people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet.

We employ more than 230 professionals from various nationalities and backgrounds, all sharing the same goal: To generate attractive long-term returns on the assets of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Our investment teams are spread across offices in San Francisco, Boston, London, Singapore, Mumbai, Shanghai, and our headquarters just north of Copenhagen in Hellerup.

Contact

Deadline for applying is 5 August 2026, but we encourage you to send your application as soon as possible.

We will revie candidates on an ongoing basis and invite relevant candidates for interviews during August.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter by clicking on the “Apply now” button.