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About our client

Our client is a successful international investment company based in Luxembourg, with over €2 billion AUM. Its private equity team invests in mid-sized companies in selected target sectors, and has the flexibility to execute majority, minority, and/or co-investments across DACH, France and Benelux. They subsequently aim to increase company value by adopting an active shareholder strategy and lean into value creation and governance topics.
With a growing investment pipeline, the DACH-focused private equity team is looking for a Senior Associate to grow their execution capabilities in the region. If you're a driven professional with strong modelling abilities, sharp commercial insight, and a passion for working in a collaborative, flat-structured team, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

The position can be based in Munich, with an initial on-boarding period in Luxembourg.

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What the job involves

• Proactively screen and identify suitable target companies for potential investment opportunities
• Perform investment assessments, including the development of comprehensive financial models for valuation and acquisition structuring
• Support and drive due diligence processes in collaboration with external advisors and synthesize key insights for inclusion in Investment Memorandums
• Adopt an active ownership approach by partnering with industry experts and management teams to drive and implement value-enhancing initiatives

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Who we are looking for

• Most recent experience in private equity with prior background in investment banking, strategy consulting, or corporate development with at least 2 years in PE
• A strong interest in active ownership, approaching investments with the mindset of a business owner rather than a passive institutional investor
• Excellent analytical capabilities, with proven experience in financial modelling
• Comfortable operating within the Mittelstand environment, with a solid understanding of its unique dynamics
• Master’s degree, preferably in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent qualification)
• Fluent in both German and English, with strong communication skills in both languages. French is considered a plus