Our client is a P rivate E quity investor with a 20 year track record in growth capital investing across the DACH region. With offices in Zürich, Frankfurt and Berlin , they are transitioning their successful deal-by-deal model to launch their first fund. Th is new s tructure will allow the m to further expand their deal flow ac ross the 5 main verticals : Life Science, IT/Software, Mechanical engineering / Hardware, Food & Beverages. The firm is advanced in fundraising and now looking for an Associate to join the Zurich office to implement their new strategy: RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the structuring of private equity institutional investors' products, including preparation and coordination of documentation
Coordination of fund raising activity, including meeting and follow-up with potential investors, tracking fund raising development
Responsibility for coordination of activities linked with fund management (e.g. reporting)
On a case by case basis evaluation of investment opportunities (analysis, modelling, research activity, due diligence, monitoring, exit preparation)
Support in regular review of strategy implementation and responsibility for selected process steps
YOUR PROFILE:
At least 3 years experience in an international environment within a financial institution, preferably in a non-traditional asset management frim, an in investment bank , or consulting firm
Project management experience with excellent analytical and organisational skills
Strong communication skills to interact with stakeholders at all seniority levels
Demonstrated networking capabilities
Proficiency in analysis, modelling and preparation of presentations
Language: proficiency in English and German is a must, other European languages a plus.