Private Equity Principal (Madrid/Spain)

Alantra Solar Energy Advisors; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Alantra Private Equity in Madrid seeks a senior investment professional to lead across the full investment cycle, from origination and execution to portfolio management and exits. You will work with management teams and boards to unlock value and support fundraising efforts.

The role requires 7–10 years’ Private Equity experience, strong financial modelling, due diligence, and excellent leadership and English communication. Prior experience in IB or consulting is valued.

Formación

• 7–10 years of relevant experience, with substantial Private Equity exposure.
• Proven experience in executing and managing private equity investments.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, due diligence and structuring skills.
• Excellent leadership, commercial judgement and communication skills.
• Excellent English; other languages are a plus; proficient with MS Office and financial databases.

Responsabilidades

• Origination and execution: assess opportunities and lead financial analysis, due diligence, structuring.
• Investment Committee: prepare and present investment recommendations and materials.
• Portfolio management: monitor performance with management teams and boards to create value.
• Exit execution: contribute to portfolio exits.
• Fundraising: support fundraising, investor relations and fund reporting; team development of junior staff.

Conocimientos

Private Equity

Financial Modelling

Due Diligence

Valuation

Leadership

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

About Alantra

Alantra is an independent global financial services firm that provides investment banking and asset management services to midmarket companies, families, and investors. The Group has over 500 professionals in Europe, the U.S., Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

In Investment Banking, Alantra has completed over 1,000 transactions in the last five years. Alantra combines a strong local presence in key financial centers with global sector- and product-specialized teams.

In Alternative Asset Management, Alantra offers its clients unique access to a wide range of investment strategies in five highly specialized asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, energy, and venture capital). As of 31 December 2025, assets under management from consolidated businesses stood at c. €2.7bn, while those managed by firms in which the Group holds a strategic stake amounted to c €14.5bn

Job Description:

Private Equity Overview:

Alantra Private Equity is one of the leading PE managers in Iberia, with more than 25 years of market experience. Alantra PE invests in mid-market companies (€5-30m EBITDA) operating primarily in the food, healthcare and industry tech sectors, mainly based in Iberia.

Key figures of the division:

• 14 investment professionals in Spain
• €0.9 billion in Assets under Management
• c.€1.2bn invested across 94 acquisitions, including 70 add-ons
• 13 portfolio companies

Role Description:

The successful candidate will play a senior role across the full investment cycle, from origination and execution to portfolio management and exit.

• Origination and execution: Assess investment opportunities and lead financial analysis, valuation, due diligence, transaction structuring and financing.
• Investment Committee: Prepare and present investment recommendations and supporting materials.
• Portfolio management: Work closely with management teams and boards to monitor performance and drive strategic and operational value‑creation initiatives.
• Exit execution: Contribute to the preparation and execution of portfolio company exits.
• Fundraising: Support fundraising, investor relations and fund reporting activities. Team development: Supervise and mentor junior investment professionals.

Requirements:

• 7–10 years of relevant experience, including substantial Private Equity exposure. Previous experience in Investment Banking, Strategic Consulting or Transaction Advisory Services would be valued.
• Proven experience in executing and managing private equity investments.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, due diligence and structuring skills. Experience working with portfolio companies and management teams.
• Excellent leadership, commercial judgement and communication skills.
• Excellent English, both written and spoken. Other languages would be a plus. Advanced command of Microsoft Office and relevant financial databases. Proactive, entrepreneurial and results‑oriented mindset, with strong attention to detail.

Application Details:

Start date: As soon as possible Location: Madrid, Spain