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Investment Associate | Private Equity Jobs in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany at ACL Partners
Title: Investment Associate | Private Equity
Company: ACL Partners
Location: Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
Private Equity Associate – Frankfurt
Our client, an established private equity firm with a strong investment track record in the DACH region, is looking for an Associate to join their investment team in Frankfurt. In this role, the successful candidate will support the team across all stages of the investment cycle, from deal origination and execution to portfolio management.
Requirements
- Fluent German (mother tongue) and fluent English are mandatory
- 2–5 years of full-time experience in investment banking (M&A or Leveraged Finance) at a top-tier global investment bank (bulge bracket or elite boutique), or experience in mid-cap private equity.
- An outstanding academic record (ideally top 10% of the graduating class) with a degree from a top-tier university or leading business school.
- Advanced financial modeling skills (including LBO, DCF, and merger models) and a solid understanding of corporate finance principles.
- Strong analytical mindset, commercial judgment, and the ability to perform under pressure within a highly collaborative team environment.
Responsibilities
- Building and maintaining complex LBO and valuation models to evaluate potential investment opportunities.
- Assisting in the execution of transactions, including coordinating third-party advisors (legal, financial, commercial) and analyzing due diligence findings.
- Preparing high-quality investment committee memoranda and presentations to support decision-making processes.
- Conducting detailed industry research, market mapping, and competitive analysis to identify prospective target companies in the DACH region.
- Supporting the monitoring of portfolio companies, assisting in the implementation of strategic initiatives, and preparing regular performance reports.
