Senior German-Speaking Private Equity Investment Associate

Finatal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Finatal is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to join its London investments team. You will work closely with senior deal professionals across origination, due diligence, execution, and value creation in European mid-market opportunities.

Fluent German (or Dutch/Nordic) language skills are essential, with 3–6 years of relevant experience from investment banking, strategy consulting or private equity. You will model, analyze and present investment cases to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Approx. 3–6 years of total professional experience, including 2+ years in Investment Banking or Strategy Consulting followed by Private Equity investing experience; or 3+ years of direct Private Equity investing experience.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical capabilities.
• Fluent-level German, Dutch or Nordic language skills required.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the evaluation and execution of new investment opportunities across European markets.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, valuation analyses and investment materials.
• Conduct commercial, strategic, operational and financial analysis on prospective investments.
• Coordinate and manage due diligence workstreams alongside external advisers, consultants and financing providers.
• Prepare investment committee papers, transaction materials and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Participate in management meetings, site visits and interactions with company founders and executives.
• Assist with transaction structuring, negotiation processes and execution activities.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and support ongoing value creation initiatives.
• Work closely with management teams to identify strategic growth opportunities, operational improvements and M&A initiatives.
• Support the evaluation and execution of add-on acquisitions as part of broader buy-and-build strategies.
• Track market trends, industry developments and relevant investment themes across Europe.
• Collaborate closely with senior investment professionals throughout the full investment lifecycle from sourcing through to exit.

Skills

German language

Financial modelling

Valuation

Analytical capabilities

Communication & stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Finatal is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to join its London investments team. You will work closely with senior deal professionals across origination, due diligence, execution, and value creation in European mid-market opportunities.

Fluent German (or Dutch/Nordic) language skills are essential, with 3–6 years of relevant experience from investment banking, strategy consulting or private equity. You will model, analyze and present investment cases to senior stakeholders.