Private Equity – Associate

Vor 4 Tagen

Munich, Bayern, Deutschland Albert Cliff Limited Vollzeit 60.000 € - 1.200.000 € pro Jahr

Location:

Amsterdam (relocation supported)

Private Equity – Associate / Senior Associate (German Speaker)

Our client is an established European private equity investor focused on building long-term value in mid-market businesses across the DACH region and the Benelux. The firm deploys committed capital through control-oriented investments, partnering closely with management teams to drive operational improvement, accelerate growth and support strategic repositioning. Its investment philosophy combines hands-on engagement with a disciplined, fundamentals-driven approach to value creation.

To support continued deployment momentum, the firm is seeking a
German-speaking Associate / Senior Associate
to join its Amsterdam-based investment team. This is a high-impact role within a lean, entrepreneurial environment where professionals take real ownership across the full investment lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Execution & Investment Analysis

  • Lead core workstreams across live transactions, including commercial, financial and operational analysis, valuation, modelling and due diligence coordination.
  • Develop investment cases for German-speaking markets, synthesising insights from management meetings, market research and advisor input.
  • Prepare investment materials for IC discussions and contribute to conviction-building around asset quality and value-creation potential.

Portfolio Engagement & Value Creation

  • Work closely with portfolio company leadership on transformation initiatives, operational improvement and strategic projects.
  • Build performance dashboards, track KPIs and identify opportunities to strengthen competitive positioning.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for management teams, supporting the execution of growth plans and operational workstreams.

Origination & Market Mapping

  • Support origination efforts across the DACH region by developing market maps, analysing subsector dynamics and identifying investment opportunities.
  • Engage with advisors, founders, intermediaries and industry executives to build a network within targeted ecosystems.
  • Contribute to early-stage screening and pre-DD assessments for proprietary and intermediated deal flow.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with senior team members on strategy formulation, value-creation planning and transaction structuring.
  • Collaborate with operating professionals and external advisors to validate operational assumptions and assess scalability.
  • Ensure seamless communication between deal, portfolio, and operational stakeholders throughout the investment lifecycle.

Candidate Profile

Experience

  • Approximately
    4–6 years
    of experience in investment banking, transaction services, consulting, private equity or a similar transaction-driven environment.
  • Strong analytical skillset and comfort leading modules across due diligence, valuation and financial modelling.
  • Exposure to operational value creation, transformation or implementation projects is a strong advantage.

Skills & Attributes

  • Native German speaker
    with strong command of English; comfortable operating across European markets.
  • Commercial, detail-oriented and able to build conviction through structured analysis and independent thinking.
  • Thrives in lean teams; comfortable taking genuine responsibility from the outset.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the maturity to interact with management teams and external stakeholders.

Education

  • Outstanding academic background in finance, economics, business, engineering or related fields.

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