Investment Manager Private Equity

Job Title: Investment Manager – Private Equity (Small Cap)

Location: Stuttgart (Hybrid: 3 days per week in the office)

About the Firm

The firm is a dedicated small-cap private equity investor, partnering with entrepreneurs and management teams to accelerate growth and unlock long-term value. With a hands-on investment approach, the team supports portfolio companies in strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and expansion opportunities.

Role Overview

The Investment Manager will play a key role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments in small and mid-sized companies, as well as supporting value creation initiatives within the portfolio. The position requires a strong mix of analytical ability, transaction experience, and commercial judgment, with exposure to a broad range of industries and business models.

Key Responsibilities

Source, evaluate, and execute small-cap private equity investments.

Lead financial modelling, company valuations, market analysis, and due diligence.

Prepare and present investment proposals to the Investment Committee.

Actively support portfolio companies in growth, operational improvement, and add-on acquisitions.

Monitor portfolio performance and contribute to value creation strategies.

Build strong networks with entrepreneurs, advisors, and financing partners to enhance deal flow.

Qualifications & Experience

4–7 years of relevant professional experience.

For more senior candidates: direct private equity experience, ideally with exposure to small- or mid-cap transactions.

For more junior candidates: experience in investment banking (M&A), strategy consulting, or Big 4 Transaction Advisory, with a strong motivation to build a career in private equity.

Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills, with attention to detail and commercial acumen.

Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work closely with founders and management teams.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in German and English.

What We Offer

Hybrid working model: 3 days per week in the Stuttgart office.

Direct exposure to small-cap investments with significant responsibility from the start.

Entrepreneurial culture with flat hierarchies and hands-on involvement in portfolio value creation.

Attractive compensation package, reflecting experience and impact.