Private Equity Associate – Buyout - German & Italian Speaker

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This opportunity is positioned within the buyout team, offering direct exposure to transactions across multiple industries, with an emphasis on complex cross-border situations and growth-oriented LBOs.

Key Responsibilities Deal execution: build and maintain advanced LBO and transaction models, run valuation analyses, and prepare investment committee materials Due diligence: manage workstreams across commercial, financial, and operational due diligence processes Origination support: contribute to sourcing and evaluating new opportunities across the DACH and Italian markets Portfolio management: support value creation, bolt-on acquisitions, and operational improvement initiatives within portfolio companies Sector research: analyse industry dynamics and develop insights to inform the firm’s investment strategy Candidate Requirements 2–4 years of experience in investment banking (M&A, leveraged finance) or top-tier strategy consulting Strong technical skills in financial modelling, particularly LBOs and complex valuation work Native-level fluency in German and professional fluency in Italian is required Demonstrated understanding of DACH and Italian mid-market dynamics Entrepreneurial mindset, team orientation, and ability to work in fast-paced, international environments Join a highly active buyout team with a pan-European investment mandate Exposure to full investment lifecycle, from origination to portfolio value creation Work closely with senior dealmakers in Munich and across European offices Gain cross-border transaction experience with a focus on DACH and Italian coverage Be part of a platform with strong fundraising momentum and long‑term growth trajectory #J-18808-Ljbffr Our client is a European private capital investment platform with a growing presence in the DACH region and Southern Europe.

With several billion euros in assets under management and a dynamic buyout strategy, the firm invests across sectors with a proven ability to deliver strong returns through operational value creation and strategic transformation.

The Munich office serves as a hub for pan-European investments, with particular coverage of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy.