Investment Manager - Private Equity (Carve-Out Strategy & Special Situations)

About the Firm

The firm is a dynamic and entrepreneurial private equity investor focused on complex transactions across Europe, including corporate carve-outs, special situations, and bespoke partnerships. With a flexible mandate and permanent capital base, the firm provides transformational capital to businesses undergoing change, transition, or growth.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Investment Manager to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in private equity or investment banking and a proven ability to lead deal execution in complex and time-sensitive environments. This role offers significant responsibility from day one, including direct interaction with founders, corporates, and senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of new investments, including deal origination, financial analysis, due diligence, structuring, and negotiation
• Drive transaction processes involving complex corporate carve-outs, restructurings, and special situations
• Evaluate investment opportunities with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach to modelling, market analysis, and risk assessment
• Develop investment theses and present recommendations to the investment committee
• Work closely with management teams post-acquisition to support value creation initiatives and strategic decision-making
• Monitor portfolio company performance and maintain ongoing oversight of operational and financial KPIs
• Contribute to the firm’s sourcing efforts by developing relationships with corporates, advisors, and intermediaries

Candidate Profile

• 5–8 years of experience in private equity, special situations investing, or M&A advisory with a focus on complex transactions
• Strong deal execution track record, ideally with exposure to carve-outs, distressed assets, or transitional businesses
• Deep analytical skills and advanced financial modelling capabilities
• Commercial mindset with the ability to assess value levers and strategic growth opportunities
• Self-starter with a high level of maturity, integrity, and drive
• Experience interacting directly with senior stakeholders, management teams, and advisors
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are an advantage
• Strong academic background; degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field