Director Private Equity

For our client, an international private equity firm, we are looking for a Director Private Equity to join their team.

Supplied with capital of more than 2bn e to invest, the team has a long tradition of successful partnerships with companies and entrepreneurs around the world. Joining the German Team, you would be responsible for investing in the German-speaking market and supporting the firm's portfolio companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

The range of tasks of the Director Private Equity includes, among others:

• Development of new investment opportunities – continuous contact with stakeholders, multipliers in the market as well as entrepreneurs and companies
• Execution of transactions, assumption of project management, management of the due diligence process
• Leadership role in the management of portfolio companies, sparring partner for the respective management teams
• Guidance and training of junior members of the team

Profile sought

The successful candidate (m/f/d) should have 5 years of experience in a private equity firm as well as experience in a top-tier investment bank, strategy consulting, or Big4 firm and be fluent in German and English. Any other language is a plus. The candidate will know how to structure a deal and negotiate with all parties involved. Strong numerical and modeling skills are required, as well as an analytical and commercially oriented mindset – the ability to understand market trends and their impact on a company’s strategy and business model.