Investment Manager

ur-capital; Genf; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ur-capital is seeking an Investment Manager in Geneva to drive the full investment cycle across a range of European private equity opportunities. You will own financial analysis, due diligence, and execution while coordinating with external advisers and internal teams.

The role requires 5–8 years of relevant experience, strong modelling and analytical skills, and fluency in French and English. You will mentor junior team members in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience, primarily in investment banking, corporate finance advisory, or PE-focused M&A.
• Experience leading the execution of private equity transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, or equity investments.
• Direct ownership of financial analysis, valuation, modelling, due diligence, and transaction documentation.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint capabilities and ability to build integrated financial models.
• Fluency in French and English; proficiency in another European language is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong numerical, analytical, drafting, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, screen, and evaluate new investment opportunities across European private equity markets.
• Conduct financial, strategic, and commercial analysis; build and challenge financial models and valuation analyses.
• Prepare investment cases and committee materials; coordinate due diligence workstreams.
• Lead structuring, negotiation, and execution of acquisitions, equity investments, and financings.
• Drive transaction sourcing through engagement with banks, advisers, and market participants.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and support value-creation initiatives.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The firm manages European private equity funds and is looking to strengthen its investment team with an Investment Manager. The role covers the full investment cycle — from origination and execution to portfolio management and exit — across a broad range of private equity subsectors in Europe. You will join a growing pan-European asset manager with more professionals across European offices, in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with meaningful exposure to transactions, portfolio companies, and senior decision-makers. The role is based in Geneva.

Responsabilities

You will take ownership of private equity transactions and lead individual workstreams end to end, with direct visibility to senior decision-makers and the investment committee. Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying, screening, and evaluating new investment opportunities across European private equity markets.
• Conducting financial, strategic, and commercial analysis, and building, reviewing, and challenging financial models, including valuation, financing, sensitivity, and returns analyses.
• Preparing investment cases, transaction recommendations, and investment committee materials.
• Coordinating financial, commercial, legal, tax, technical, and ESG due diligence workstreams, in close cooperation with external advisers and internal teams.
• Leading the structuring, negotiation, and execution of acquisitions, equity investments, financings, and shareholder arrangements.
• Driving transaction sourcing through regular interaction with investment banks, advisers, industrial groups, developers, and other market participants.
• Monitoring portfolio company performance and supporting management teams on value-creation initiatives, including refinancings, follow-on acquisitions, and material contract negotiations.
• Assessing exit alternatives and leading the preparation and execution of exit processes — including strategic sales, competitive auctions, secondary transactions, vendor due diligence, valuation analysis, marketing materials, management presentations, data-room coordination, and interaction with potential buyers and advisers.
• Mentoring junior members of the investment team.

Requirements

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience, primarily acquired within a leading investment bank, corporate finance adviser, or private equity-focused M&A team.
• Demonstrable experience leading the execution of private equity transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, equity investments, project finance, or structured financing.
• A strong deal sheet, with the ability to clearly articulate your personal contribution to each transaction.
• Direct ownership of financial analysis, valuation, modelling, due diligence, and transaction documentation.
• Experience in one or more private equity subsectors, such as energy transition, transport, utilities, telecommunications, digital infrastructure, social infrastructure, or environmental services.
• Prior exposure to sell-side mandates, disposal processes, or other exit-related workstreams is strongly preferred.
• Excellent financial modelling and valuation capabilities, with a strong command of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to build, review, and challenge integrated financial models and transaction returns analyses.
• Strong command of M&A processes, transaction structuring, acquisition financing, and sale processes.
• Ability to analyse the commercial, regulatory, legal, technical, accounting, and tax considerations affecting a private equity investment, and to prepare clear, decision-oriented investment committee materials.
• Fluency in French and English is required. Proficiency in another European language is an asset.
• A rigorous, detail-oriented approach, with sound judgement, a strong work ethic, and personal accountability.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in small transaction teams.
• A genuine interest in private equity investing and its underlying industrial and regulatory dynamics.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, with strong numerical, analytical, drafting, and presentation skills.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.