Tier fund | Senior Investment Manager

We are partnering with a leading European investment platform focused on building strong, sustainable businesses through long‑term partnerships with founders and management teams. The firm actively supports mid‑size companies in accelerating their growth via operational excellence, buy‑and‑build strategies, and international expansion.

With a steadily growing portfolio of more than 15 majority investments across the DACH region, the team is now looking to strengthen its Hamburg office with the addition of a (Senior) Investment Manager.

As a (Senior) Investment Manager, you will be a key member of the investment team, taking ownership across the full investment lifecycle as well as the strategic and operational development of your portfolio companies.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and analyzing attractive target markets and companies, and independently conducting management meetings
• Structuring acquisitions and financing solutions
• Leading due diligence and negotiation processes through to closing
• Developing investment theses and concepts from both a financial and strategic perspective
• Taking responsibility for 1–2 portfolio companies, including defining growth and M&A strategies, supporting management teams, identifying add‑on acquisitions, and preparing and executing exit processes

• Outstanding academic background
• 6–11 years of professional experience in Private Equity, Venture Capital, Investment Banking, Consulting, Corporate Development, or an active CFO role
• Strong transaction experience
• Analytical, entrepreneurial mindset with strong communication skills
• Experience working closely with founders, entrepreneurs, and C‑level executives
• Strong interest in mid‑size companies and operational value creation
• Business‑fluent German and English

• Hands‑on exposure to value creation, not just deal execution
• Direct ownership of portfolio company development
• Strong entrepreneurial culture with short decision paths
• Platform with a long‑term investment horizon and consistent growth track record