Investment Analyst, Independent Mittelstand Buyout Firm, Berlin, Germany

A mid-market private equity firm is looking for a talented Analyst to join its Berlin-based investment team, playing a key role in sourcing and executing buyout transactions across the DACH region.

About our client

Our client is a well-established private equity firm with a successful track record of investing in the DACH mid-market. The team focuses on healthy, fast-growing companies in the industrials and healthcare sectors, with enterprise values typically driven by strong technology or engineering capabilities.

The firm offers a collaborative culture and direct exposure to senior decision-makers. Analysts benefit from strong learning opportunities, early responsibility and a high level of ownership throughout the deal lifecycle.

What the job involves

• Active involvement throughout the investment cycle: evaluation, execution and monitoring
• Conducting in-depth financial and commercial analysis, preparing materials for investment committees
• Supporting due diligence processes and coordinating external advisors
• Working closely with senior team members to drive portfolio company value creation initiatives and contribute to board-level discussions

Who we are looking for

• Previous experience in investment banking, strategy consulting, financial due diligence or private equity
• Excellent financial modelling and valuation skills, with a solid grasp of accounting principles
• Track record of managing workstreams and handling multiple tasks
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an entrepreneurial, self-starter mindset and a high level of initiative, ownership and drive