Associate, Direct Investments

Growth Equity Interview Guide; München; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Entrepreneur exposure

Networking in investment community

Long-term growth focus

Meaningful work in small-cap

Job summary

Legacy Partners in Munich seeks an Investment Associate/Manager to source and execute direct investments, working closely with entrepreneurs and management teams to create value. The role offers exposure to venture capital, growth equity, and private equity opportunities in small-cap companies.

You will build a strong network in the European investment community, manage multiple deals through screening to closing, and contribute to long-term growth strategies with ambitious management teams.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in venture capital, growth equity, or private equity.
• Strong analytical skills and good commercial judgment.
• Ability to differentiate between a good business and a good investment.
• Initiative and confidence to form and defend independent views.
• Fluent in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Source and develop investment opportunities.
• Build relationships with entrepreneurs, CEOs, and investors.
• Analyze businesses to assess risks and returns.
• Manage the deal process from screening to closing.
• Work with management teams on growth strategies.

Skills

Venture capital

Growth equity

Private equity

Analytical skills

Commercial judgment

Independent thinking

German

English

Job description

Legacy Partners is looking for an Investment Associate/Manager to join their team in Munich. In this role, you’ll be responsible for sourcing and executing direct investments while working closely with entrepreneurs and management teams. This is a great opportunity to build your network and make a real impact in the investment community.

What You’ll Do

• Source and develop investment opportunities.
• Build relationships with entrepreneurs, CEOs, and investors.
• Analyze businesses to assess risks and returns.
• Manage the deal process from screening to closing.
• Work with management teams on growth strategies.

What You Need

• 2-5 years of experience in venture capital, growth equity, or private equity.
• Strong analytical skills and good commercial judgment.
• Ability to differentiate between a good business and a good investment.
• Initiative and confidence to form and defend independent views.
• Fluent in German and English.

What You’ll Love

• Opportunity to work closely with entrepreneurs.
• Build your own network in the investment community.
• Be part of a team that focuses on long-term growth.
• Engage in meaningful work that impacts small-cap businesses.

About the Firm

• Legacy Partners is a leading European direct investment manager.
• They focus on profitable small-cap companies.
• They partner with acquisition entrepreneurs to grow businesses.
• The firm emphasizes long-term investment strategies.