Investment Director in Zürich

I'm working with a private investment firm in Zurich that is looking to add an experienced investment professional to the team. The role sits across direct investments, corporate transactions and financing, with exposure to a broad range of situations from evaluating new opportunities through to execution. It would suit someone who combines a strong investment banking foundation with hands‑on buy‑side experience and enjoys working in a lean, entrepreneurial environment with direct access to senior decision-makers. Responsibilities Evaluate investment and transaction opportunities from initial review through to execution Build financial models, valuations and investment cases Prepare investment recommendations and present views to senior stakeholders Support M&A, capital raising and broader financing processes Lead due diligence workstreams and coordinate with management teams and external advisers Assess capital structures and financing alternatives across both equity and debt Build and maintain relationships with companies, investors, advisers and other transaction partners Requirements Strong experience in investment banking, followed by experience in private equity, growth equity, direct investing or a similar buy-side environment (7+ years of total experience) Excellent financial modelling, valuation and transaction execution skills Strong understanding of both equity and debt Comfortable forming an independent view and communicating it clearly Confidence working directly with senior stakeholders and management teams Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable taking ownership Fluent English and German This is a broad role with significant exposure and responsibility, well suited to someone who wants to move beyond a narrowly defined investment mandate and work across investments, transactions and strategic financing decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr