Senior Associate – Investment Manager – Private Equity – Allemand Fluent H/F
Our Client, a new MidCap Private Equity Firm targeting the core markets of Continental Europe, France and Germany, as well as Switzerland, Austria and the Benelux countries, founded in 2020 by seasoned Private Equity investors & value creation professionals based on their outstanding investment and professional track-record, currently investing its first investment program of 1,1 Md€, is looking, in the framework of the development of its activity, notably in the DACH region as well as Netherlands: a « Senior Associate – Investment Manager – Fluent in German ».
The firm:
Our Client, a new MidCap Private Equity Firm targeting the core markets of Continental Europe, France and Germany, as well as Switzerland, Austria and the Benelux countries, founded in 2020 by seasoned Private Equity investors & value creation professionals based on their outstanding investment and professional track-record, currently investing its first investment program of 1,1 Md€, is looking, in the framework of the development of its activity, notably in the DACH region as well as Netherlands: a « Senior Associate – Investment Manager – fluent in German ».
The Position:
As Senior Associate / Investment Manager based in Paris with appleid focus on supporting transactions in the DACH region as well as Netherlands, the individual will support and drive the origination and work as part of respective deal teams on the deal execution, value creation and exit of investments primarily. There is a one company approach, so that the German team is imbedded with its colleagues in Paris to also assure one culture and exploit the Buy&Build options among the core countries.
He/she must more specifically:
1/ Execution of Investments:
-Full deal process involvement, from origination, structuring, diligence, negotiations through to closing.
-Evaluate and screen investment opportunities.
-Lead Due Diligence workstreams independently and coordinate advisors (CDD, FDD, etc.).
-Interpret financial analyses, including investment track records/ financial statements and prepare valuation analyses on private companies using a variety of metrics.
-Financial modelling, including leveraged buyout and cash flow analysis.
-Present due diligence results together with Partner to Investment Committee.
-Coordinate communications and build relationships with target company affiliates & other external sources.
2/ Monitoring the existing portfolio and exits:
-Monitor the performance of the Firm’s (upcoming) investment portfolio; prepare for and participate in meetings with assigned managers and conduct on-going due diligence.
-Support monthly/quarterly reporting to Investment Committee and Investors.
-Be involved at Advisory Board Meetings.
3/ Origination and Marketing:
-Involvement in sourcing and expanding the firms’ network in DACH region and Netherlands.
-Prepare and coordinate origination meetings and update CRM.
-Participate at industry events on behalf of the company.
4/ Team / Company Development:
-Manage junior team members including interns on transactions and other daily work.
-Support the learning process and standards within the company.
-Show flexibility – all professionals are expected to perform multiple functions as the firm continues to grow and develop.
Profile of candidate:
M/F. Outstanding academic background with a relevant business / finance degree. Master studies completed at a renowned University / Business School.
With solid analytical skills, the candidate must have 3 to 6 years’ experience:
-In Private Equity, with experience in transactions in the (lower-) Mid-Market.
-In Investment Banking (M&A, Leveraged Finance),
-In Strategy Consulting (PE-Practise, M&A),
-In Corporate M&A,
-In Transaction Advisory Services.
He/she must therefore demonstrate complete autonomy in carrying out his/her work and must demonstrate true relational abilities and a strong team spirit.
Fluent in German, English and French!