Frankfurt Investment Associate

A leading global private equity fund is seeking to hire an Investment Associate for its Frankfurt office. The team is looking for high-calibre candidates with 1–5 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, or investing, who combine strong analytical ability with commercial judgement and a drive to build exceptional businesses. This is a unique opportunity to join a top-tier platform with significant capital to deploy, where Associates play an integral role across all stages of the investment lifecycle.

The firm invests in market-leading businesses across Europe and beyond, with a strong track record of transformative buyouts and ambitious growth strategies. The Frankfurt office is an important hub for activity in the DACH region.

Requirements:

1. 1–5 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, or private equity.
2. Outstanding financial modeling and valuation skills, with strong attention to detail.
3. A commercial, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to think strategically about investment opportunities.
4. Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and management teams.
5. Fluent in both German and English.
6. Excellent academic credentials from a top-tier institution.

Desired Requirements:

1. Prior experience working on large-cap or complex cross-border transactions.
2. Background in evaluating or executing technology-related investments (not essential, but highly valued).
3. Understanding of private equity value creation levers, including operational transformation, international expansion, and platform growth.
4. Passion for investing and strong alignment with a high-performance, team-oriented culture.
5. Long-term interest in developing a career within the DACH private equity market.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the most respected investors in the region, offering unparalleled exposure, early responsibility, and a clear development path within a high-impact investment environment.

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