Investment Manager at Leading Global Private Equity Firm

About the Role

This position invites a talented Investment Manager or Director to join a distinguished mid-market private equity firm known for investing in buyout and growth opportunities within sectors showing strong structural appeal. The fund takes an active, hands-on approach by collaborating closely with company founders and management teams to nurture businesses strategically over a medium to long-term horizon.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute comprehensive deal processes from initial screening stages through to transaction completion.
• Conduct commercial due diligence directly liaising with management teams and external advisors to ensure informed investment decisions.
• Develop, prepare, and present high-quality investment committee documentation and participate actively in committee discussions.
• Partner closely with portfolio company leadership post-investment to drive value creation through strategy enhancement, bolt-on mergers and acquisitions, capital structure optimization, and operational improvements.
• Monitor portfolio performance against original investment theses and assist in adjusting strategic priorities accordingly.
• Participate in board meetings and strategic planning sessions alongside the deal team.
• Engage proactively in deal sourcing by building and maintaining relationships with founders, intermediaries, and advisors, while developing insightful investment theses and sector insights.
• Represent the firm professionally to external stakeholders to enhance market presence and deal flow.

Candidate Profile

• Brings between 5 and 12 years of experience in private equity, growth equity, investment banking, or corporate development roles.
• Possesses significant experience in executing buyout and/or growth equity transactions, particularly within the mid-market segment.
• Demonstrates strong expertise in financial modeling and sharp commercial acumen.
• Comfortable engaging with senior management and professional advisors confidently and effectively.
• Passionate about business building beyond simply executing transactions.
• Intellectually curious with meticulous attention to detail, motivated by long-term value creation.
• Works independently and takes accountability, while maintaining a low-ego, collaborative, and professional demeanor.

Why This Position is Unique

• Offers substantial ownership of deals and portfolio company engagement.
• Provides direct interaction with partners and involvement in investment committee decisions.
• Operates within a lean, high-performing team culture that values excellence and professional standards.
• Features a clear, merit-based advancement route focused on performance rather than tenure.
• Presents an opportunity for growth into a senior investment role within the platform.