Associate at PER

We are an international recruitment firm for the private capital sector with nine locations on three continents. We work with private capital funds across a range of strategies from venture through growth, buyouts, restructuring, private debt, infrastructure and family offices as well as their portfolio firms. To support our team in Munich we are looking for an Associate.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Associate role sits alongside our team of experienced consultants, supporting them in every aspect of their everyday work, sourcing individuals from our own networks, our register of candidates as well as from external sources. You will screen potential candidates to meet our client specifications, conduct mapping and screening interviews with the candidates and share your findings with the team. You also participate continuously in regular internal meetings with colleagues and work on firm-wide business development initiatives. In addition, you will be involved in our university workshops as part of the presenting team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

A high level of personal presentation and determination is vital with responsibilities including the following:

• Sourcing candidates and initiating contact by telephone from recommendations, internet and other sources
• Screening and interviewing candidates
• Building long term relationships with candidates in the relevant industries
• Mapping candidate pools from relevant companies / industries
• Compiling analyses in excel and creating market overviews
• Managing administration and logistics of assignments

THE SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

PER has an excellent reputation in the private equity market. Our position as market leader is based on high standards and values, and we take extremely good care of both our clients and candidates alike. The data we work with is sensitive, so empathy, discretion and confidentiality are vital.

To be successful in this role you should bring the following skills and experience:

• Strong academics, with a Bachelor’s degree as a minimum
• Relevant experience in executive search, financial sector or sales is not essential, but a definite plus
• Impeccable telephone manner and communication skills
• Strong commitment to contacting and building relationships with candidates
• Personal discipline and confidence when pursuing leads
• Some understanding of financial markets with enthusiasm to learn quickly
• High standards with immaculate attention to detail
• Organised, meticulous and methodical with good IT skills
• Fluent in spoken and written English and German is a must

WHAT YOU WILL LIKE ABOUT WORKING WITH US

• We are experts in helping our people manage their careers
• Ongoing development and training, a career development plan and the option to grow within PER suitable for your personality
• Market leading mandate position, we place more people than any other firm in DACH
• Young team with a flat hierarchy
• Spacious offices right in the heart of Munich, Frankfurt and Zurich with state-of-the-art equipment
• Great Team culture, international work environment with supportive colleagues and collaborative working practices, aligned remuneration schemes and social activities (frequent lunches, after work drinks and game nights). We have a strong belief in finding an appropriate work life balance