Junior Private Equity Investment Professional, Full-Time (f/m/d)

Tasks

• Sources of cross-border market share investment opportunities (fund-level investments and private equity co-investments) in developed and emerging regions (Middle East, Africa, the Americas, Europe, APAC)
• Supporting the Senior Investing Committee and the Investment Committee's approval process, from reviewing due diligence to monitoring the portfolio
• Support for due diligence on private equity co-investment projects, from the identification of investment theses through to comprehensive legal and financial due diligence
• Assistance with the execution of investment transactions
• Conducting relationship-building activities with the European co-investment platform
• Close collaboration with colleagues, co-investment managers, and deal managers on various projects
• Evaluation and screening of private equity buyout co-investment opportunities in collaboration with the deal team
• Conducting detailed financial analyses, including valuation analyses and LBO modeling
• Review of commercial, financial, legal, and tax due diligence materials and identification of risks and opportunities for value creation
• Preparing investment committee presentations, including due diligence findings, for the internal investment committee
• Support for the execution of private equity co-investment transactions, from the initial due diligence meetings through to closing
• Review of transaction structures, financing agreements, and legal documentation
• Supporting the coordination of transaction processes; working closely with internal and external parties and stakeholders
• Evaluation of Corporate Strategy, Transaction Opportunities, and Capital Structure Options
• Evaluation and implementation of financing solutions from experienced or external sources to create value
• Conduct detailed portfolio monitoring in coordination with the co-investment platform and the LPAC
• Preparation of customized analyses and reports for internal use and senior management
• Handling the accounting and reporting for our portfolio
• Conducting market, industry, regional, and thematic research
• Conducting Mandatory Compliance Training

Requirements

• 1–5 years of professional experience and a university degree in business administration, economics, finance, or a related field with excellent grades
• Initial experience in private equity, structured finance, M&A, transaction services, valuation consulting, or a similar role is required
• 5–8 years of professional experience following a university degree, including at least 3 years in a hands-on role in private equity, leveraged finance, M&A/corporate development, or similar positions at an international investment bank or private bank
• Experience at an MBB, Big 4 firm, or MBB bank is required
• Solid Knowledge in the Analysis of Financial Reports
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong communication skills in English and a second language (Italian, French, or German)
• Advanced knowledge of corporate finance and financial analysis
• Strong financial modeling skills with knowledge of leveraged buyout transactions
• Ability to analyze capital structures, financing agreements, and transaction structures
• Strong critical thinking skills, as well as quantitative and analytical skills
• A team-oriented professional with a conscientious and hands-on approach to working independently