Associate, European Small-Cap Buyout Fund, Zurich, Switzerland

PER; Switzerland; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PER Ltd. in Zurich, Switzerland, is seeking an Associate to join a European Small-Cap Buyout Fund.

You will support the execution of new transactions across sourcing, due diligence, and execution, working closely with senior investment professionals. You should have 2–5 years of relevant experience (ideally M&A in investment banking), strong analytical and quantitative abilities, and clear English communication, with French or German being a plus.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience, ideally M&A within an investment bank.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proven ability to interpret complex financial data and market information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement with English as a must and another European language (French or German) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supporting all aspects of the investment process: from sourcing, due diligence, to the execution of private equity transactions.
• Preparing detailed quantitative/qualitative analyses and investment memorandums for investment committees.
• Engaging with European Independent Sponsor and intermediary ecosystem to source proprietary, off-market opportunities.
• Assisting in monitoring co-investment portfolio, including quarterly reporting and value creation tracking.

Skills

M&A experience

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication

Job description

Reference: 16087 New
Associate, European Small-Cap Buyout Fund, Zurich, Switzerland
Our client is looking to hire an Associate and to join their team in Zurich to support the execution of new transactions.

Private Equity

2 - 5 years

About our client

Our client is a specialized private equity investor, known for their original approach to unlocking value in the European, UK, Nordic small-cap buyout market. Founded by seasoned private equity professionals with deep roots in the DACH and UK markets, the firm was established to offer institutional investors access to off-market, lower mid-market opportunities that are typically overlooked by traditional mid-large cap funds. Their strategy focuses on the "Independent Sponsor" & first-time fund led model, partnering with specialized operational experts and sector focused sponsors to execute complex buyouts rather than participating in standard competitive auctions. These transactions are predominantly sourced on a proprietary basis, requiring a proactive approach to networking within the sponsor ecosystem and the ability to identify high potential situations. Following the successful first close of their latest fund and a robust track record of capital deployment, they are keen to hire an Associateto join their team in Zurich to support the execution of new transactions.

What the job involves

• Supporting all aspects of the investment process: from sourcing, due diligence, to the execution of private equity transactions
• Preparing detailed quantitative/qualitative analyses as well as investment memorandums to be discussed over regular investment committees
• Engaging with the European Independent Sponsor and intermediary ecosystem to support the sourcing of proprietary, off-market opportunities
• Assisting in the monitoring of the co-investment portfolio, including analysing quarterly reporting, tracking value creation plans, and supporting the internal valuation process

Who we are looking for

• Relevant experience, ideally M&A within an investment bank
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with keen attention to detail
• Proven ability to interpret complex financial data and market information
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement with a strong command of the English language and one other European language, French or German speaking is a plus
• Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team