Founder and Co-CEO - German platform (gn)

Page Executive; Deutschland; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive annual salary

Equity opportunity of 25-30%

Collaborative company culture

Growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

A growing financial services firm in Germany is looking for a Co-CEO to lead its innovative platform. The role demands proven leadership in the financial sector, with full ownership of the deal cycle including sourcing and executing acquisitions. Candidates should have strong experience in private equity or corporate M&A, exceptional transaction skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset. This position offers competitive salary and equity opportunities, allowing you to shape a fast-growing company culture focused on collaboration and impact.

Qualifikationen

• Proven leadership experience in financial services industry.
• Experience in private equity, independent funds, or corporate M&A.
• Strong capability to run deals from sourcing to closing.

Aufgaben

• Co‑CEO of the platform, responsible for full deal cycle.
• Develop the buy-and-build roadmap and M&A strategy.
• Act as the company's public face towards stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience in financial services

Transaction and financial modelling

Pitching and negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Comfort with entrepreneurial risk

Ambitious and resilient

Ausbildung

MBA or equivalent

Finance degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

About Our Client

Join a growing organization in the financial services industry that is committed to innovation, collaboration, and making a positive impact. As a key leader, you will have the opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a forward-thinking enterprise.

Job Description

Once the investment thesis is validated:

• Co‑CEO of the platform, responsible for:
• Full ownership of the end-to-end deal cycle: sourcing, pitching, negotiating, executing, integrating
• Developing the buy-and-build roadmap, including M&A strategy, value‑creation levers, and operational synergies
• Acting as the platform's public face towards SME founders, advisors, lenders and stakeholders
• Building strong relationships with sellers, often in founder‑led Mittelstand environments
• Partnering closely with your fellow co‑founder to run the company, drive growth and scale operations

You will also participate in:

• Deep‑dive sector due diligence
• Selecting and executing the initial acquisition
• Structuring the German holding company
• Shaping organisational design, talent strategy, and long‑term expansion plans

The Successful Applicant

A successful Founder and Co‑CEO - German platform should have:

• Proven leadership experience in the financial services or related industry.
• We are targeting high‑potential investment professionals who want to break out of traditional PE career structures and take real founder-level ownership.

You will likely bring:

• Strong experience in private equity, independent mid‑market funds, family offices, or corporate M&A/strategy
• Proven track record running deals from sourcing to closing
• Outstanding transaction and financial modelling capabilities
• Strong pitching, negotiation and relationship‑building skills - essential for engaging German SME founders
• Comfort with entrepreneurial risk and ambiguity
• We are looking for individuals who desire to build and lead a business rather than operate within hierarchical corporate structures
• Personality matters as much as experience
• Persuasive, founder-facing, credible
• Entrepreneurial and willing to step out of traditional career paths
• Ambitious, resilient, hands‑on
• Motivated by ownership, not incremental promotion

What's on Offer

• Competitive annual salary
• Equity opportunity of 25-30%, allowing you to directly share in the company's success.
• Collaborative and innovative company culture focused on growth and impact.
• Chance to shape and lead a fast-growing German platform in the financial services sector.

If this exciting opportunity aligns with your aspirations, we encourage you to apply now.