Private Equity Associate – Buyout - DACH / Italy focus

Overview :

Our client is a European private capital investment platform with a growing presence in the DACH region and Southern Europe. With several billion euros in assets under management and a dynamic buyout strategy, the firm invests across sectors with a proven ability to deliver strong returns through operational value creation and strategic transformation. The Munich office serves as a hub for pan-European investments, with particular coverage of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy.

This opportunity is positioned within the buyout team, offering direct exposure to transactions across multiple industries, with an emphasis on complex cross-border situations and growth-oriented LBOs.

Key Responsibilities :

• Deal execution : build and maintain advanced LBO and transaction models, run valuation analyses, and prepare investment committee materials
• Due diligence : manage workstreams across commercial, financial, and operational due diligence processes
• Origination support : contribute to sourcing and evaluating new opportunities across the DACH and Italian markets
• Portfolio management : support value creation, bolt-on acquisitions, and operational improvement initiatives within portfolio companies
• Sector research : analyse industry dynamics and develop insights to inform the firm’s investment strategy

Candidate Requirements :

• 2–4 years of experience in investment banking (M&A, leveraged finance) or top-tier strategy consulting
• Strong technical skills in financial modelling, particularly LBOs and complex valuation work
• Native-level fluency in German and professional fluency in Italian is required
• Demonstrated understanding of DACH and Italian mid-market dynamics
• Entrepreneurial mindset, team orientation, and ability to work in fast-paced, international environments

Opportunity :

• Join a highly active buyout team with a pan-European investment mandate
• Exposure to full investment lifecycle, from origination to portfolio value creation
• Work closely with senior dealmakers in Munich and across European offices
• Gain cross-border transaction experience with a focus on DACH and Italian coverage
• Be part of a platform with strong fundraising momentum and long-term growth trajectory