Origination Associate, Leading Global Mid Cap Private Equity, Munich, Germany
PER, Private Equity Recruitment
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Posted: 11-Sep-23
Location: Munich, Germany
Type: Full Time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 19558587
About our client
Our client is a highly successful private equity firm specialising in mid-market buy-outs globally. Partnering closely with management teams and business owners of market leading companies, they build long lasting value through strong interaction, organic growth initiatives and add-on acquisitions. They have strong local presences in the US, Europe as well as Australia and Asia where each investment professional brings deep networks and understanding of their local market.
The firm's Munich European Origination team is seeking a high-calibre Associate to source and originate new investments and portfolio company add-ons. As a key member of their Origination team, you will be responsible for leading the investment sourcing strategy across the DACH region as well as in one or more of their sectors across Europe. What the job involves
Leading efforts at identifying and sourcing companies across the DACH region as well as in one or more sector verticals across Europe
Growing and nurturing relationships with target company CEOs, founders, advisors, investment banks, corporate finance advisors and commercial advisors
Working closely with investment teams to identify and complete new investments and portfolio company add-on acquisitions
Working in concert with the Origination team across Europe as well as globally, including maintaining up-to-date deal sourcing database
Leveraging the marketing and communications resources of the firm and generating new marketing ideas and concepts
Who we are looking for
A strong academic background (bachelor's or master's degree)
Initial experience in investment origination, deal sourcing, and/or investment banking, private equity, management consulting or similar
Ability to identify target companies, establish contact with those both in volume and with custom, thoughtful messaging, the ability to build and nurture relationships
The right candidate will possess a confident presence and communication skills with a hands-on attitude and approach
Understanding of business models and strong judgment to evaluate them in an investment capacity
Fluency with data systems and tools to support sourcing and origination effort
