Private Equity Associate DACH (m/f/d) 100%

Michael Page (Switzerland); Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting an Associate for a fast-growing global private equity platform in Zurich. You will work alongside senior decision-makers across primary fund investments, secondaries and co-investments, supporting sourcing, evaluating, executing and monitoring opportunities.

You will conduct rigorous financial analyses, build complex models, and prepare investment materials for committees while engaging with fund managers and internal teams in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of relevant experience in Private Equity, Investment Banking, Transaction Services, M&A Advisory or similar.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and investment analysis capabilities.
• Fluent English and German; additional languages are a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills and commercial judgment; ability to interact with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with strong commercial judgement.

Responsibilities

• Assist across primary fund investments, secondaries and co-investments throughout the investment lifecycle.
• Screen, evaluate and execute investment opportunities with senior investment professionals.
• Conduct detailed commercial, financial and market analyses and develop valuation scenarios.
• Prepare investment memoranda and materials for investment committees.
• Support due diligence, transaction execution and portfolio monitoring.
• Contribute to portfolio analytics, market research and investment insights.
• Monitoring portfolio companies and fund investments for performance and risks.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Investment analysis

Analytical thinking

Excel

PowerPoint

English fluency

German language

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Economics/Business Admin

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Newly created role with direct exposure to senior PE decision-makers
• Exposure across primaries, secondaries & co-investments

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing global private equity investment platform with a strong international presence and an established track record across primary fund investments, secondaries and co-investments. Backed by significant global growth and a recent strategic acquisition, the firm is entering an exciting new phase of expansion and continues to strengthen its position as a leading player within the private markets industry.

Job Description

As an Associate, you will play an active role throughout the investment lifecycle across primary fund investments, secondaries and co-investments. Working closely with senior investment professionals, you will contribute to sourcing, evaluating, executing and monitoring private equity investments globally. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the screening, evaluation and execution of private equity investment opportunities across primary, secondary and co-investment strategies.
• Conducting detailed commercial, financial and market analyses to identify attractive investment opportunities.
• Building and reviewing complex financial models, valuation analyses and return scenarios.
• Performing due diligence, including financial, operational, legal, tax and ESG assessments in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Preparing investment memoranda, investment committee materials and presentation documents for senior decision-makers.
• Supporting transaction execution processes from initial evaluation through to closing.
• Monitoring portfolio companies and fund investments, analysing performance and identifying potential risks and value-creation opportunities.
• Contributing to portfolio construction, portfolio analytics and strategic investment reviews.
• Conducting market research and developing investment insights on private equity managers, sectors and market trends.
• Maintaining relationships with fund managers, intermediaries, advisors and other key market participants.
• Assisting with investor reporting, fundraising initiatives and broader strategic projects.
• Supporting the continuous development and enhancement of investment processes, tools and best practices.

The Successful Applicant

To be considered for this opportunity, you will possess:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Approximately 3-6 years of relevant professional experience gained within Private Equity, Investment Banking, Transaction Services, M&A Advisory, Corporate Finance or a comparable investment environment.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and investment analysis capabilities.
• Proven exposure to transaction execution, due diligence and investment decision-making processes.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills combined with strong commercial judgement.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Fluent English and German language skills; additional European languages would be considered an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and highly international environment.

What's on Offer

• Exclusive opportunity to join a highly reputable and rapidly growing global private markets investor.
• Broad exposure across primary fund investments, secondaries and co-investments.
• Direct interaction with experienced investment professionals and senior decision-makers.
• International investment exposure across a diversified private equity portfolio.
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Strong long-term career development prospects within a growing organisation.