Private Equity Associate - fluent German required

Brock & Decker; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Private Equity Associate fluent in German to join their London office. This role offers the chance to engage in the entire investment lifecycle, from sourcing opportunities to executing transactions. As part of a high-performing team, you will collaborate closely with partners and portfolio companies, driving value creation in the technology and software sectors. If you're an entrepreneurial self-starter with a passion for finance and technology, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing firm.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in Investment Banking or Private Equity.
• Fluent German speaker with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Financial Analysis

Modeling

Due Diligence

Negotiation

Market Research

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Private Equity Associate - fluent German required

Private Equity Associate - fluent German required

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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
• Based in London or willing to relocate

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst, Finance, and Other

• Industries

  Investment Banking and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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