Associate Investment Advisor
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Employment Type: Permanent
About the Opportunity
Selby Jennings is partnering with a leading European private equity investor focused on the small and mid-market segment. With a long-established track record of investing in high-quality businesses across sectors including technology, healthcare, business services, industrials, and infrastructure-related industries, the firm has built a reputation for combining entrepreneurial thinking with active value creation.
The platform manages several billion euros of assets and invests across both equity and flexible capital solutions. With a growing international presence and a collaborative investment culture, the firm offers professionals the opportunity to work on highly visible transactions, engage directly with management teams, and contribute meaningfully throughout the investment lifecycle.
This is an excellent opportunity for an investment professional looking to join a high-performing team with strong deal flow, significant responsibility, and clear long-term career development prospects.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the full investment lifecycle, including origination, evaluation, execution, portfolio management, and exit processes.
- Conduct industry research, market analysis, and target screening to identify attractive investment opportunities.
- Build and maintain detailed financial models and valuation analyses.
- Lead key due diligence workstreams and coordinate with external advisors.
- Prepare investment committee materials and present findings to senior stakeholders.
- Work closely with portfolio company management teams to support strategic initiatives and value creation plans.
- Monitor portfolio company performance and assist in portfolio reporting activities.
- Participate in board and advisory meetings where appropriate.
- Collaborate with senior investment professionals on transaction execution and portfolio management initiatives.
- Support the development and mentoring of junior team members and interns.
Candidate Requirements
- 3+ years of experience within Private Equity, or a combination of Investment Banking, Strategy Consulting, Transaction Services, and Private Equity.
- Strong understanding of M&A, leveraged buyouts, valuation methodologies, and private equity investment processes.
- Advanced financial modelling, accounting, and analytical capabilities.
- Proven ability to independently manage complex workstreams in live transaction environments.
- Excellent commercial judgement and an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience leveraging data-driven and AI-enabled analytical tools is advantageous.
- Outstanding academic background from a leading university.
- Fluency in both German and English is required.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced investment environment.
What's on Offer
- Exposure to high-profile private equity transactions across the DACH region and wider Europe.
- Significant responsibility and direct interaction with senior investment professionals.
- Opportunity to work across both investment execution and portfolio value creation.
- Collaborative culture with excellent learning and development opportunities.
- Clear progression path within a growing and internationally active investment platform.
- Competitive compensation package with strong long-term career potential.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please apply directly or contact Selby Jennings.
