Investment Manager, Leading European PE Platform

PER is a leading executive search firm specializing in alternative investments, placing senior investment professionals across private equity, venture capital, and real estate firms globally.

On behalf of a leading European private equity firm with a strong track record across large-cap and mid-cap strategies, PER is seeking an Investment Manager for their Frankfurt office. The mid-cap platform invests in niche, high-quality B2B businesses with strong market positions, resilient earnings, and clear international growth potential, targeting companies with enterprise values in the EUR 100m-500m range.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and support investment analysis, due diligence, and financial modelling on new opportunities

- Drive transaction execution, including coordination of advisors and negotiation processes

- Take ownership of key workstreams in investment memos and IC materials

- Work closely with portfolio company management teams on value creation initiatives

- Support buy-and-build strategies and international expansion projects

- Contribute to origination and relationship-building across the European mid-market

- Monitor portfolio performance and support strategic decision-making at board level

Your Profile:

- Several years of experience in private equity with background in investment banking or consulting

- Excellent financial modelling, analytical, and execution skills

- Strong commercial judgement and interest in value creation in portfolio companies

- Exposure to B2B sectors such as healthcare, technology, or business services preferred

- Fluent in German and English