Associate, French Speaking, Mid-Market Private Equity, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

About our client

Our client is a successful international investment company based in Luxembourg, with over €2 billion AUM. Its private equity team invests in mid-sized companies in selected target sectors, and has the flexibility to execute majority, minority, and/or co-investments across France and Benelux. They subsequently aim to increase company value by adopting an active shareholder strategy and lean into value creation and governance topics.

With a growing investment pipeline, the French private equity team is looking for an Associate to grow their execution capabilities in the region. If you're a driven professional with strong modelling abilities, sharp commercial insight, and a passion for working in a collaborative, flat-structured team, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. What the job involves

• Proactively screen and identify suitable target companies for potential investment opportunities
• Perform investment assessments, including the development of comprehensive financial models for valuation and acquisition structuring
• Support and drive due diligence processes in collaboration with external advisors and synthesize key insights for inclusion in Investment Memorandums
• Adopt an active ownership approach by partnering with industry experts and management teams to drive and implement value-enhancing initiatives

Who we are looking for

• Master`s degree, preferably in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent qualification)
• Relevant experience in investment banking, strategy consulting, or within a private investment firm
• A strong interest in active ownership, approaching investments with the mindset of a business owner rather than a passive institutional investor
• Excellent analytical capabilities, with proven experience in financial modelling
• Comfortable operating within the mid-market environment, with a solid understanding of its unique dynamics
• Fluent in both French and English, with strong communication skills in both languages
• The position is based in Luxembourg; therefore, candidates must be willing to relocate and reside there full-time for a few years. A later relocation to the firm`s office in Paris can be considered

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