Investment Manager – Private Equity - #2630763

Overview

We are representing a highly active European mid-market private equity investment firm with a strong presence in the DACH region and a long-standing track record of executing control and minority investments across multiple fund vintages. The platform manages several billion euros of capital and is known for its disciplined underwriting, operationally driven value creation, and consistent deployment across primary buyouts, growth investments, and complex carve-outs.

The firm completes multiple platform and add-on acquisitions per year, with a clear focus on proprietary and semi-proprietary deal sourcing. Typical transactions involve equity investments ranging from mid double-digit to several hundred million euros, often alongside ambitious management teams pursuing international expansion, digitalisation, and buy-and-build strategies. Due to continued fundraising success and a robust deal pipeline, the Munich office is looking to hire an Investment Manager to take a leading role in transaction execution and portfolio development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead deal execution workstreams across live transactions, including financial analysis, valuation, structuring, and negotiation support
• Build, review, and challenge advanced financial models such as LBOs, integrated operating models, downside and sensitivity analyses
• Drive and coordinate multi-stream due diligence processes, including commercial, financial, legal, tax, and operational workstreams
• Prepare and present detailed investment memoranda, valuation materials, and IC documentation
• Take an active role in deal sourcing efforts, including advisor interaction, management meetings, and thematic market mapping
• Work closely with portfolio company management teams post-acquisition on value creation initiatives, KPI tracking, strategic projects, and add-on M&A
• Support and mentor Associates and Senior Associates, contributing to team development and execution quality

Candidate Profile

• 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in private equity, including a strong track record of executed transactions
• Prior experience at a top-tier investment bank, strategy consultancy, or private equity firm with significant deal responsibility
• Excellent financial modelling and investment judgment, with the ability to independently assess risk-return profiles
• Deep understanding of European mid-market transactions, capital structures, and value creation levers
• DACH transaction experience is highly valued; broader European or cross-border deal exposure is a strong advantage
• Fluency in German and English is required; additional European languages are beneficial
• Commercial, proactive mindset with the ability to operate autonomously in a high-pace, investment-driven environment
• What’s on Offer
• Investment Manager role within a highly active and well-capitalised European private equity platform
• Munich-based position with significant autonomy and ownership across deals and portfolio companies
• Direct exposure to Partners and decision-makers, with real influence on investment outcomes
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, and long-term incentive participation
• Clear progression path toward Director / Principal level within a growing and performance-oriented investment team