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Investment Associate, Leading European Mid-Market Fund, Frankfurt, Germany

PER, Private Equity RecruitmentFrankfurt am Main🇩🇪GermanyPosted 19 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

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About our client

Our client is a successful and well-established international private equity fund, with their entrepreneurial mid-cap team looking for an Associate to be based in Frankfurt. The fund has an excellent track record across multiple fund cycles and a strong deal pipeline. They invest in buyouts with a focus on business services, healthcare, and industrial tech. This position offers a long-term career path in a dynamic environment and within a highly driven team. What the job involves
  • Participating in the full investment lifecycle, from deal sourcing and execution to value creation and exit
  • Leading key workstreams within lean deal teams and taking on responsibility from day one
  • Conducting financial analysis, modelling, and due diligence, and preparing investment materials for internal committees
  • Working closely with portfolio companies to drive strategic and operational improvements alongside management teams
  • Building relationships with senior stakeholders, including C-level executives, advisers, and investors
  • Leveraging new technologies (e.g. AI/LLMs) to enhance research, analysis, and investment processes
Who we are looking for
  • Relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, or management consulting with deal exposure
  • Strong analytical, financial modelling, and quantitative skill set
  • Team player with a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset and high level of ownership
  • Growth-oriented individual who thrives in a high-performance, collaborative environment
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
  • Interest and experience in using new technologies (e.g. AI/LLMs) to improve efficiency
  • German speaker with excellent English language skills
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Skills

Due Diligence
Financial Analysis

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