Senior Analyst (M/F/D) Private Equity

Your mission

About the Role:

As a Senior Analyst (M/F/D) in the Private Equity team for the Munich or Madrid office, you will be part of a dynamic investment team that identifies, evaluates, and executes global investments in private equity funds and co-investments. Your focus will be on the detailed analysis of individual funds, secondary transactions, and co-investment opportunities. You will be involved in all phases of the fundraising and investment process—from investor outreach, deal sourcing, and analysis to the ongoing monitoring of the existing portfolio—and work closely with the YIELCO Investment Committee, fund managers, and internal stakeholders. In this role, you will gain broad exposure to the global private equity market and develop a deep understanding of fund and co-investment strategies.

Your Tasks:

• Analyse and evaluate global investment opportunities in primaries, secondaries, and co-investments – with a focus on manager identification, company-level data, capital structures, and value drivers.
• Independently prepare financial analyses, valuation models, and investment reports; present results to decision-making committees.
• Support the due diligence process: company, market, and competitive analyses as well as coordination of external advisors.
• Maintain close communication with fund managers and co-investment partners, participate in onsite meetings, and actively expand the investment network.
• Contribute to the development and strategic enhancement of private equity portfolios (via fund-of-funds structures and mandates).
• Ongoing portfolio monitoring, performance analyses, and support with reporting to the Investment Committee and investors.
• Further develop internal tools, databases, and processes to optimize the investment workflow.
• Assist in preparing presentations for fundraising, reporting, and internal templates.

Your profile

• Completed degree in economics or business administration (Master preferred) with a focus on Finance, Accounting, Economics, or comparable fields.
• 2–4 years of relevant professional experience in Private Equity, Investment Banking, Transaction Services, Corporate Finance, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of financial modelling and corporate valuation (LBO, DCF, benchmarking) and confident handling of large datasets.
• Experience in due diligence processes (commercial, financial) and in preparing investment proposals for decision-making committees.
• High analytical capability, structured working style, initiative, and strong commitment to quality.
• Proficient in Excel (Pivot, Power Query, INDEX‑MATCH, XLOOKUP) as well as PowerPoint.
• Experience with private equity databases (e.g. Preqin, PitchBook, eFront) is an advantage.
• Excellent English skills, both written and spoken – German skills beneficial.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Team‑player mentality with high professionalism, discretion, and enthusiasm for the world of private equity and co-investments.

Why we?

• Direct involvement in investment projects from day one – including responsibility for independent analyses and investment memos.
• An environment that combines the financial excellence of investment banking with the long-term perspective of private equity.
• Compensation, flexibility & development: YIELCO employees receive attractive performance-based compensation and benefit from individual training opportunities, mentoring by experienced investment professionals, and targeted development toward Investment Manager level.
• Global Mindset – Local Leadership: We operate in an international investment environment with flat hierarchies – our founders and board members are on site and accessible to all YIELCO employees.
• Team building: Numerous team events and celebrations strengthen our team spirit. Highlights include Happy Hour, the summer party, Oktoberfest (“Wiesn”), our Christmas party, and our offsite.
• Fitness: For our sports-minded employees, Wellhub offers nearly unlimited fitness and wellness options in Munich and Madrid.
• Corporate benefits: Free beverages (hot and cold) and a fruit and vegetable basket. Additionally, attractive employee discounts via our benefits portal.
• Mobility: Our offices are centrally located in Munich and Madrid. For Munich: Employees commuting by public transport receive a subsidy for the Deutschlandticket.
• Hybrid work: YIELCO employees may work remotely one day per week.