Associate – Private Equity | DACH Tech

Albert Cliff Limited; Nordrhein-Westfalen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A dynamic private equity investor in North Rhine–Westphalia, Germany is seeking an Associate. The role involves contributing across the full investment cycle, from origination to execution and portfolio development. Candidates should have 2–5 years of experience in Private Equity or related fields, with strong financial modelling and analytical skills. Fluency in German and English is required, and a culture of initiative and accountability is promoted within the firm.

Qualifikationen

• 2–5 years’ experience in Private Equity, M&A, Strategy Consulting, or Corporate Finance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-stakes workstreams.
• Fluent in German and English; additional European languages advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Proactively develop investment themes and source proprietary opportunities.
• Lead key analytical and execution workstreams across the transaction lifecycle.
• Partner with management teams to implement strategic initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Financial modelling

Valuation

Analytical capabilities

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Jobbeschreibung

Location: North Rhine–Westphalia, Germany

Platform: Entrepreneurial mid-market private equity investor

The Firm

Our client is a dynamic private equity investor focused on transformational growth and technology-enabled businesses across DACH. With a proven track record of partnering with founders and management teams, the firm invests in mid-sized companies with strong growth potential and a clear value creation roadmap. The team combines deep sector insight with hands‑on operational engagement, helping businesses scale sustainably through digitalisation, professionalisation, and strategic M&A.

The Opportunity

The incoming Associate will play an integral role within a collaborative and entrepreneurial investment team, contributing across the full investment cycle — from origination and analysis to execution and portfolio development. This role is ideal for someone seeking broad exposure, autonomy, and tangible impact in a fast‑moving, tech‑driven private equity environment.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Origination & Market Mapping – Proactively develop investment themes, identify high‑growth subsectors, and source proprietary opportunities through research, networking, and data‑driven market mapping. Build and maintain relationships with founders, advisors, and industry executives to strengthen the deal pipeline.

Deal Execution – Lead key analytical and execution workstreams across the transaction lifecycle. Build detailed financial models and valuation analyses, coordinate external due diligence providers, and support the drafting of investment memoranda and presentations for the investment committee.

Strategic Assessment & Commercial Analysis – Evaluate target business models, growth dynamics, and competitive positioning to identify value creation levers. Translate complex operational and financial data into actionable investment insights that underpin transaction conviction.

Portfolio Value Creation – Partner with management teams to implement strategic initiatives including bolt‑on acquisitions, organisational development, pricing and go‑to‑market optimisation, and digital transformation. Actively support board discussions, portfolio reviews, and value tracking against investment objectives.

Stakeholder & Transaction Management – Serve as a key point of contact for advisors, lenders, and co‑investors. Coordinate transaction processes to ensure smooth execution, manage competing priorities across multiple projects, and maintain rigorous attention to detail throughout.

Candidate Profile

• 2–5 years’ experience in Private Equity, M&A, Strategy Consulting, or Corporate Finance, with demonstrable involvement in deal execution and strategic analysis.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-stakes workstreams, delivering precision under pressure and ownership within a lean investment team.
• Advanced financial modelling, valuation, and analytical capabilities, coupled with commercial judgement and a strategic mindset.
• Strong grasp of scalable business models, value creation levers, and growth acceleration in technology-enabled and services-driven industries.
• A hands‑on, entrepreneurial team player who thrives in dynamic environments and takes genuine interest in building businesses alongside founders and management teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, with the confidence to interact credibly with C‑suite stakeholders and advisors.
• Fluent in German and English; additional European languages advantageous.

The Culture

The team operates in a flat, entrepreneurial structure, valuing initiative, creativity, and accountability. It’s a culture that rewards curiosity and hands‑on engagement — a setting where Associates work closely with Partners from day one and see the direct results of their contribution in portfolio performance.