Zurich based, Investment Manager - Private Equity

Position

Investment Manager – Private Equity (Zurich, German Speaker)

Language Requirement: Fluent German

About the Firm

We are partnering with a fast-growing private investment firm headquartered in Zurich. The firm focuses on service-oriented businesses in the DACH region and select European markets, working alongside entrepreneurs and management teams to drive sustainable growth. With a strong emphasis on buy-&-build strategies, the Investment Manager will take a leading role in sourcing, executing, and growing portfolio companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the evaluation and execution of investment opportunities in DACH and select European markets (Benelux, Spain, UK, Poland).
• Drive end-to-end due diligence , including financial modelling, valuation, and risk assessment of SMEs (€20–100m revenues, profitable with positive cash flow).
• Partner with management teams and seasoned industry operators to accelerate strategic growth, operational improvements, and M&A expansion.
• Support buyout and succession solutions , ranging from majority acquisitions to full exits, with potential reinvestment by founders or management.
• Structure deals that allow entrepreneurial owners or managers to stay engaged and share in the upside.
• Prepare high-quality investment committee materials , conduct market and competitive analysis, and present recommendations to senior leadership.

Candidate Profile

• 6–8+ years of relevant experience in Private Equity
• Proven deal execution track record , from sourcing through diligence, structuring, and closing.
• Advanced financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills .
• Fluent in German and English ; additional European languages a plus.
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with excellent negotiation, structuring, and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Willingness to be based in Zurich, with flexibility for travel across DACH/EU.

Why Join?

• Entrepreneurial impact: shape the growth path of service businesses with robust, resilient models.
• Strategic influence: work closely with founders and leadership teams on acquisitions, strategy, and value creation.
• Partnership culture: collaborate “at eye level” with entrepreneurs and senior operators.
• Professional growth: early responsibility, strong career progression, and exposure to high-level decision-making.
• Attractive package: competitive compensation with long-term upside potential.