Zurich based, Investment Manager - Private Equity

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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.

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.

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.

Position Investment Manager – Private Equity (Zurich, German Speaker) Language Requirement: Fluent German About the Firm We are partnering with a fast-growing private investment firm headquartered in Zurich.

With a strong emphasis on buy-&-build strategies, the Investment Manager will take a leading role in sourcing, executing, and growing portfolio companies.

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.