Senior Associate – Private Equity

Vor 4 Tagen

Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Albert Cliff Limited Vollzeit CHF 80'000 - CHF 120'000 pro Jahr

Senior Associate – Private Equity

Independent Investment Firm | Zurich, Switzerland (Hybrid)

Location:
Zurich

Reporting Line:
Partners

Team Structure:
Lean, Entrepreneurial Investment Team

The Firm

Our client is an
independent private equity firm headquartered in Switzerland
, investing in
established mid-market companies
across Europe. The firm focuses on partnering with founders and management teams to accelerate growth, drive strategic transformation, and strengthen operational foundations.

With a disciplined yet entrepreneurial investment philosophy, the platform combines
strategic insight, capital flexibility, and hands-on portfolio engagement
. Its investment approach spans
control and significant minority stakes
, typically in businesses with strong market positions and untapped expansion potential.

The firm is now seeking a
Senior Associate
to join its Zurich-based investment team, contributing across the full investment lifecycle — from origination through execution and portfolio development.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Origination & Market Engagement

  • Develop thematic research and
    sector screening
    across select industries to identify attractive investment opportunities.
  • Support Partners in cultivating relationships with business owners, advisors, and co-investors to build proprietary deal flow.
  • Prepare structured analyses and internal memoranda summarising market trends and potential targets.

Deal Execution & Analysis

  • Take ownership of core
    financial modelling, valuation, and due diligence coordination
    for new investments.
  • Build and refine investment cases, integrating commercial, strategic, and financial perspectives.
  • Contribute to transaction structuring, negotiation support, and documentation oversight from origination through completion.
  • Engage directly with management teams and external advisors, ensuring effective collaboration and execution discipline.

Portfolio Value Creation & Monitoring

  • Partner with portfolio company leadership to deliver
    growth initiatives, operational improvements, and add-on strategies
    .
  • Monitor performance and prepare value tracking reports for the investment committee.
  • Contribute to refinancing, strategic planning, and exit preparation processes.

Candidate Profile

  • Experience:
    4–7 years in private equity, investment banking (M&A or leveraged finance), or strategy consulting with significant transaction exposure.
  • Execution Record:
    Demonstrated experience in evaluating and executing mid-market transactions.
  • Technical Competence:
    Advanced modelling and valuation skills with a strong understanding of financial statements, leverage, and capital allocation.
  • Strategic Thinking:
    Ability to assess competitive dynamics, business models, and value creation levers with clarity and precision.
  • Mindset:
    Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and self-directed; thrives in a lean, partner-led environment.
  • Education:
    Excellent academic credentials in finance, economics, or related discipline. CFA or MBA advantageous.
  • Languages:
    Fluency in
    German and English
    required; additional European languages a plus.

This position offers the opportunity to join a discreet, high-calibre private equity firm in Zurich where investment judgment, analytical depth, and intellectual curiosity are valued above hierarchy. The Senior Associate will work directly with Partners on high-conviction transactions and play a meaningful role in shaping the growth trajectory of dynamic European businesses.

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