Private Equity Associate

Il y a 2 jours

Paris, Île-de-France PeakSeek Temps plein 65 000 € - 100 000 € Contrat

Our client, a well-established mid-market private equity firm in Paris, is looking to add an Associate / Senior Associate to its investment team.

The role offers broad exposure across the full investment lifecycle, working directly with senior investment professionals on new transactions and existing portfolio companies.

Responsibilities

  • Assess new investment opportunities from initial screening through execution
  • Build and review LBO models, valuations, return analyses and downside scenarios
  • Conduct financial, commercial and market due diligence
  • Develop investment theses and prepare materials for Investment Committee
  • Coordinate transaction execution with management teams, advisers, lenders and other counterparties
  • Support portfolio companies on strategic initiatives, performance monitoring and value creation
  • Contribute to deal sourcing, sector research and origination activities
  • Take increasing ownership of transactions as experience develops

Qualifications

  • 3-6 years of relevant experience in private equity, investment banking, M&A or transaction advisory
  • Direct private equity experience is strongly preferred
  • Strong LBO modelling, valuation and financial analysis capabilities
  • Hands‑on transaction execution and due diligence experience
  • Strong commercial judgement and ability to assess investment opportunities beyond the financial model
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Fluency in French and English
  • Strong academic background from a leading university or business school