(Senior) Associate – Private Equity

Albert Cliff Limited; München; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An independent investment firm in Munich seeks a Senior Associate to join its investment team. The role involves participation in the investment lifecycle, focusing on mid-market companies. Responsibilities include sourcing investment opportunities, conducting financial analyses, and working directly with portfolio company leadership to drive growth. Candidates should have 3-7 years of experience in private equity or investment banking, alongside strong financial modelling and strategic thinking skills. Fluency in both German and English is required.

Qualifikationen

• 3-7 years experience in private equity, investment banking, or strategy consulting.
• Demonstrated experience in evaluating and executing mid-market transactions.
• Fluency in German and English required.

Aufgaben

• Develop thematic research and sector screening for investment opportunities.
• Take ownership of financial modelling, valuation, and due diligence coordination.
• Partner with portfolio company leadership to deliver growth initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Financial modelling

Valuation skills

Strategic thinking

Market engagement

Operational improvements

Ausbildung

Excellent academic credentials in finance, economics, or related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

(Senior) Associate – Private Equity — Independent Investment Firm | Munich, Germany

Reporting Line: Partners

Team Structure: Lean, Entrepreneurial Investment Team

The Firm

Our client is an independent private equity firm headquartered in Germany, investing in established mid-market companies across Europe. The firm focuses on partnering with founders and management teams to accelerate growth, drive strategic transformation, and strengthen operational foundations.

With a disciplined yet entrepreneurial investment philosophy, the platform combines strategic insight, capital flexibility, and hands-on portfolio engagement. Its investment approach spans control and significant minority stakes, typically in businesses with strong market positions and untapped expansion potential.

The firm is now seeking a Senior Associate to join its Munich-based investment team, contributing across the full investment lifecycle — from origination through execution and portfolio development.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Origination & Market Engagement

• Develop thematic research and sector screening across select industries to identify attractive investment opportunities.
• Support Partners in cultivating relationships with business owners, advisors, and co-investors to build proprietary deal flow.
• Prepare structured analyses and internal memoranda summarising market trends and potential targets.

Deal Execution & Analysis

• Take ownership of core financial modelling, valuation, and due diligence coordination for new investments.
• Build and refine investment cases, integrating commercial, strategic, and financial perspectives.
• Contribute to transaction structuring, negotiation support, and documentation oversight from origination through completion.
• Engage directly with management teams and external advisors, ensuring effective collaboration and execution discipline.

Portfolio Value Creation & Monitoring

• Partner with portfolio company leadership to deliver growth initiatives, operational improvements, and add-on strategies.
• Monitor performance and prepare value tracking reports for the investment committee.
• Contribute to refinancing, strategic planning, and exit preparation processes.

Candidate Profile

• Experience: 3–7 years in private equity, investment banking (M&A or leveraged finance), or strategy consulting with significant transaction exposure.
• Execution Record: Demonstrated experience in evaluating and executing mid-market transactions.
• Technical Competence: Advanced modelling and valuation skills with a strong understanding of financial statements, leverage, and capital allocation.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to assess competitive dynamics, business models, and value creation levers with clarity and precision.
• Mindset: Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and self-directed; thrives in a lean, partner-led environment.
• Education: Excellent academic credentials in finance, economics, or related discipline. CFA or MBA advantageous.
• Languages: Fluency in German and English required; additional European languages a plus.

The Senior Associate will work directly with Partners on high-conviction transactions and play a meaningful role in shaping the growth trajectory of dynamic European businesses.