Investment Manager – Private Equity (Zurich, German Speaker)
Location:
Zurich, Switzerland
Language Requirement:
Fluent German
We are partnering with a fast-growing private investment firm headquartered in Zurich. The firm focuses on service-oriented businesses in the DACH region and select European markets, working alongside entrepreneurs and management teams to drive sustainable growth. With a strong emphasis on buy-&-build strategies, the Investment Manager will take a leading role in sourcing, executing, and growing portfolio companies.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the
evaluation and execution of investment opportunities
in DACH and select European markets (Benelux, Spain, UK, Poland).
* Drive
end-to-end due diligence
, including financial modelling, valuation, and risk assessment of SMEs (€20–100m revenues, profitable with positive cash flow).
* Partner with management teams and seasoned
industry operators
to accelerate strategic growth, operational improvements, and M&A expansion.
* Support
buyout and succession solutions
, ranging from majority acquisitions to full exits, with potential reinvestment by founders or management.
* Structure deals that allow entrepreneurial owners or managers to stay engaged and share in the upside.
* Prepare high-quality
investment committee materials
, conduct market and competitive analysis, and present recommendations to senior leadership.
Candidate Profile
* 6–8+ years
of relevant experience in Private Equity
* Proven
deal execution track record
, from sourcing through diligence, structuring, and closing.
* Advanced
financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills
.
* Fluent in German and English
; additional European languages a plus.
* Strong
entrepreneurial mindset
with excellent negotiation, structuring, and stakeholder-management capabilities.
* Willingness to be based in Zurich, with flexibility for travel across DACH/EU.
Why Join?
* Entrepreneurial impact:
shape the growth path of service businesses with robust, resilient models.
* Strategic influence:
work closely with founders and leadership teams on acquisitions, strategy, and value creation.
* Partnership culture:
collaborate "at eye level" with entrepreneurs and senior operators.
* Professional growth:
early responsibility, strong career progression, and exposure to high-level decision-making.
* Attractive package:
competitive compensation with long-term upside potential.