Investment Associate - Private Equity

Brock & Decker; München; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Munich-based private equity firm is strengthening its investment team to cover the full lifecycle from evaluating opportunities to working with portfolio companies on strategic initiatives. The role offers exposure to deal sourcing, due diligence, and value creation in a transaction-driven environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in investment banking, PE or top-tier consulting, with strong modelling, valuation and communication skills, and an excellent academic record.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in investment banking (M&A), private equity or top-tier strategy consulting.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills.
• Excellent academic background.
• Commercial mindset and genuine interest in private equity investing.
• Ability to work independently in a demanding, transaction-driven environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential investment opportunities across a range of sectors.
• Conduct financial analysis, valuation and LBO modelling.
• Support transaction execution, including due diligence, structuring and negotiations.
• Prepare investment materials and recommendations.
• Work closely with senior investment professionals and external advisers.
• Support portfolio monitoring and value creation initiatives.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Excellent academic background

Job description

We are working with an established private equity investment firm looking to strengthen its investment team in Munich.

The opportunity offers exposure to the full investment lifecycle, from evaluating new opportunities and executing transactions to working alongside portfolio companies on strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential investment opportunities across a range of sectors
• Conduct financial analysis, valuation and LBO modelling
• Support transaction execution, including due diligence, structuring and negotiations
• Prepare investment materials and recommendations
• Work closely with senior investment professionals and external advisers
• Support portfolio monitoring and value creation initiatives

Candidate Profile

• 2+ years of experience in investment banking (M&A), private equity or top-tier strategy consulting
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills
• Excellent academic background
• Commercial mindset and genuine interest in private equity investing
• Ability to work independently in a demanding, transaction-driven environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills