Private Equity - Investment Manager

Investment Manager – Private Equity (Hamburg)

Firm Overview:

Our client is a Hamburg-based private equity firm with €1bn in assets under management, investing in mid-sized companies across the DACH region. With a focus on healthcare, digitalization, and sustainability, the firm partners with entrepreneurs to provide long-term capital and strategic support, fostering sustainable growth and impact. The team consists of 15 to 20 professionals, operating in a highly collaborative and hands-on environment.

The Opportunity:

The firm is seeking an Investment Manager to join its Hamburg office, playing a key role in sourcing, executing, and managing investments. This is an opportunity to take on significant responsibility in a dynamic team, working closely with senior leadership and portfolio companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead deal sourcing, due diligence, and execution of new investments.
• Develop financial models, valuations, and investment memoranda to support decision-making.
• Drive value creation initiatives within portfolio companies, collaborating with management teams.
• Oversee transaction structuring and negotiation processes.
• Monitor portfolio performance and prepare reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 3 years of direct private equity investment experience, ideally in the mid-market.
• Strong transaction execution skills, including due diligence, structuring, and financial modeling.
• Deep understanding of the DACH mid-market landscape, with a network in the region.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on approach to value creation.
• Fluency in German and English is required.

This role offers the opportunity to join an established and growing private equity firm, actively contributing to its investment strategy and portfolio development.

Location: Hamburg, Germany