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A leading private equity firm specializing in control acquisitions of mid-sized companies across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH region). The firm focuses on businesses undergoing transformation, including restructuring, spin-offs, and capital intensive growth. With a strong commitment to sustainable and responsible investing, we are expanding our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investment portfolio and seeking a highly motivated Investment Manager to join the team in Frankfurt.

Role Overview:

As an Investment Manager – ESG Portfolio, you will play a key role in identifying, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities with a strong ESG focus. You will support deal origination, due diligence, financial modelling, and portfolio management, working closely with senior investment professionals to drive value creation in sustainable investments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify ESG-focused investment opportunities in mid-sized companies across the DACH region.

• Perform financial modelling, valuation analysis, and due diligence on potential investment targets.

• Assess ESG risks and opportunities in target companies, integrating sustainability criteria into investment decision-making.

• Support transaction structuring, negotiation, and execution processes.

• Monitor and analyse portfolio companies, driving ESG improvements and value creation.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including management teams, advisors, and industry experts.

• Stay up to date with ESG regulations, reporting standards, and best practices in responsible investing.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.

• 4 + years of experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or corporate M&A, with exposure to ESG investing preferred.

• Strong understanding of ESG principles, regulatory frameworks, and sustainability trends.

• Solid financial modelling, valuation, and due diligence skills.

• Experience in executing M&A transactions and analysing investment opportunities.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

• Fluency in German and English is required; additional European language skills are a plus.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals