Private Equity Associate - fluent German required

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity firm in Chesterfield is seeking a Private Equity Associate fluent in German to join their dynamic team. The role involves financial analysis, due diligence, and deal execution, focusing on the technology and software sectors. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of relevant experience and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in Investment Banking or Private Equity.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in technology or software sector.
• Fluent German speaker with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed financial analysis and modeling for potential investments.
• Lead due diligence workstreams and coordinate with external advisors.
• Support deal execution including structuring, negotiation, and closing.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Due Diligence

Market Research

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Communication (German)

Communication (English)

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Private Equity Associate - fluent German required, chesterfield

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Client:

Brock & Decker

Location:

chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Our Client, dynamic and growing private equity firm with a strong focus on the technology and software sectors across Europe. Team is entrepreneurial, agile, and passionate about partnering with exceptional founders and management teams to scale innovative businesses. With an expanding portfolio and increasing deal flow in the DACH region, they are looking to add a high-caliber Associate to their London office.

As an Associate, you will play a key role in all aspects of the investment lifecycle – from sourcing and evaluating opportunities to executing transactions and supporting portfolio companies. You’ll be part of a lean, high-performing team with direct exposure to partners, senior executives, and entrepreneurs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed financial analysis and modeling for potential investments
• Lead due diligence workstreams and coordinate with external advisors
• Support deal execution including structuring, negotiation, and closing
• Conduct market and competitive research with a focus on tech/software sectors
• Develop investment theses and present recommendations to the investment committee
• Collaborate closely with portfolio company management to drive value creation initiatives

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 2–4 years of experience in Investment Banking or Private Equity
• Demonstrated interest or experience in the technology or software sector
• Fluent German speaker with excellent communication skills in both German and English
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, self-starter attitude
• Strong executive presence with the ability to interact confidently with C-level teams
• Outstanding analytical skills and commercial judgment