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11381
About our client
Our client is a privately-owned investment firm targeting market-leading companies and hidden champions in industrial technology, software and related services with a primary focus on the German-speaking market.
Investing in the DACH small cap LBO space, they are positioning themselves to be the partner of choice for both asset owners and investors, relying on access to a broad network as well as a collaborative and sustainable investment approach, the ability to deploy financial and operational resources competitively and affiliates that ensure rapid and lasting value creation.
Having originated from a well-established German family holding, the newly founded firm is preparing to launch their first fund
They are looking to hire a technically strong Associate to support buyout transactions along the entire private equity investment lifecycle, i.e. from deal origination through all aspects of due diligence, leveraged financing, contract work and negotiations, post-closing portfolio work and potential add-on acquisitions until the successful exit.
What the job involves
- Identifying and evaluating potential investment opportunities for the firm through own research, expert interviews, commercial and financial analysis, and financial LBO modelling
- Preparing investment memorandums on prospective transactions and presenting them to the team, as well as supporting senior investment professionals to present the investment proposals to the Investment Committee
- Executing all relevant due diligence workstreams (e.g. commercial, financial, financing, legal and tax due diligence) incl. ongoing management of external advisors (e.g. strategy consultants, auditors, lawyers, tax consultants, industry experts)
- Supporting the investments, once completed, driving the firm's value creation agenda in close cooperation with the responsible Operating Partner, e.g. collaborating with management on setting the strategic agenda, the implementation or improvement of procedures, execution of add-on deal opportunities, etc.
- Taking an active role as a board observer in the portfolio companies and in the ongoing communication with management
Who we are looking for
- Strong academic track record and 3-5 years of relevant work experience at a leading professional services or finance related company (Investment Banking, Consulting, PE/VC)
- Investing experience irrespective of asset type, ability to think from a shareholder perspective
- Demonstrated self-starter mentality to identify and deliver attractive deal opportunities
- Having the experience and presence to independently lead due diligence workstreams
- Intellectual agility, strong analytical and financial acumen, exceptional attention to detail
- Highly motivated, ambitious, hard-working, and eager to take on responsibility, but humble in his attitude towards founders, owners and intermediaries
- International experience and fluency in German and English are a standard requirement
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