Cathay Capital is a global platform with investments across Europe, Asia, and North America. Founded in 2007, it has completed over 230 investments and manages more than €5bn of assets across various strategies. The team is based in multiple cities including Paris, Munich, Berlin, New York, San Francisco, Singapore, Shanghai, and Beijing.The Private Equity Team is currently investing from two funds totaling €1bn, focusing on small- and mid-sized companies in Enterprise Software, Healthcare, and Consumer industries. The Munich office covers the DACH region.We are seeking an Investment Associate to join our Private Equity team in Munich full-time to support deal sourcing and execution.Cathay Capital fosters a collegial culture with flat hierarchies and encourages individual ownership. You will work closely with colleagues in Paris and across our international network, attending conferences and meetings globally.TasksYou will be an integral part of the deal team, responsible for:Origination, evaluation, and development of deal opportunities in targeted sectorsConducting due diligence and supporting analyses, including business model assessment, commercial research, financial modeling, and coordinating with external advisorsParticipating in investment process and committee meetingsSupporting portfolio companies with strategic initiatives and participating in board meetingsAs you develop your skills, additional responsibilities and growth opportunities will be provided.RequirementsExperience+2-3 years of full-time experience in M&A, Strategy Consulting, Financial Due Diligence, or Private EquityStrong academic background from a leading university or business schoolExperience in technology/enterprise software, consumer, or healthcare sectors, especially digital topicsFluency in German (native) and English (written and verbal); knowledge of French is a plusSkillsExcellent financial modeling skills related to valuation and market sizingSolid understanding of accounting and valuation principlesExperience leading workstreams and managing multiple projects, preferably across locations or functionsInitial efforts in building a professional networkMindset and PersonalityAnalytical, critical thinker with attention to detailClear communicator with structured idea presentationProactive, ownership-driven, and self-motivated #J-18808-Ljbffr