Senior Associate | Middle Market | Private Equity

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Over 500 investment professionals across 19 offices spanning North America, Europe, and Latin America.

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We are partnering with a leading global alternative investment firm to hire a German‑speaking Senior Associate for its Hamburg‑based DACH private equity team. A deep European franchise with a team of 150+ investment professionals and a 19‑year regional track record, recently closing an oversubscribed €1.6 billion European lower‑middle‑market fund.

The Role As a Senior Associate on the DACH middle‑market team, you will be at the centre of deal origination and execution across German‑speaking markets, working directly with senior dealmakers. Coordinate and manage due diligence workstreams alongside advisors and management teams.

A strong pedigree from a top‑tier strategy consultancy (MBB preferred) or a Tier 1 investment bank / private equity firm the team's own background spans McKinsey, Bain, Roland Berger, Typically 3–5 years of relevant experience in PE, IB, or strategy consulting. A lean, high‑performing DACH team backed by the resources of a global platform.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly active middle‑market investor with a global platform, working on complex buyouts across the German‑speaking region. The Firm A leading global alternative investment firm managing around $75 billion of capital, with a clear focus on the middle market and a 30+ year track record.

One of the most active investors in its segment, having invested in more than 400 companies since inception, with a current portfolio generating combined sales in excess of $50 billion.

A hands‑on, operationally focused value‑creation model, specialising in management buyouts, carve‑outs, recapitalisations, growth investments, and complex or under‑managed situations. Lead financial modelling, LBO analysis, and valuation on new investment opportunities. Prepare investment committee materials and support transactions end‑to‑end.

Assess corporate carve‑outs, buy‑and‑build opportunities, and complex transaction dynamics. Work closely with portfolio company management on value‑creation and operational initiatives post‑close. Your Profile: Fluent German and English (fluent German is essential).

Excellent analytical, financial modelling, and commercial skills, with strong attention to detail. An entrepreneurial, ownership‑driven mindset and the resilience to thrive on complex deals. Why This Role Direct exposure to complex, high‑impact middle‑market transactions from day one.

Genuine responsibility and accelerated progression within one of the most active investors in the mid‑cap space. #J-18808-Ljbffr