About this role
Your Mission <div style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:14px;line-height:110%;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">For the Mittelstand Investment team, we are looking for exceptional individuals to join our Munich office. You will work at the heart of fast-paced, partnership-driven investments, collaborating closely with established entrepreneurs and family-owned "hidden champions.” As an associate, you will be involved in all parts of the deal, from sourcing, over deal execution, portfolio work and exit and are expected to take on responsibility and ownership early on. </span></div><div style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:14px;line-height:110%;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">The ideal candidate combines a passion for Mittelstand companies with a strong commitment to excellence, independent thinking, and entrepreneurship. Our transparent and collegial culture encourages initiative and supports long-term professional growth</span><span style="font-size:14px;line-height:110%;font-family:'Avenir LT Pro 35 Light', sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">.</span></div> Your Responsibilities <ul><li style="font-size:14px;"><span style="line-height:110%;font-family:'Avenir LT Pro 35 Light', sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">Working together with team members on all aspects of the </span><span style="line-height:110%;font-family:'Avenir LT Pro 35 Light', sans-serif;">investment process <span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">from deal origination, due diligence analysis and </span>execution to <span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">portfolio value creation and exit processes</span></span></li><li style="font-size:14px;"><span style="line-height:110%;font-family:'Avenir LT Pro 35 Light', sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">Responsibility for individual modules in the due diligence and execution of investment opportunities, e.g., commercial assessment of market and company, in-depth financial analyses and financial modelling, as well as legal and tax due diligence, legal documentation and financing</span></li><li style="font-size:14px;"><span style="line-height:110%;font-family:'Avenir LT Pro 35 Light', sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">Process management, e.g., for due diligence or financing processes, by coordinating internal transaction progress, as well as external consultants and advisors</span></li><li style="font-size:14px;"><span style="line-height:110%;font-family:'Avenir LT Pro 35 Light', sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">Value creation in portfolio companies (e.g., definition and execution of value enhancement plans and measures, add-on transactions, and financial reporting)</span></li></ul> Your Profile <ul><li style="text-align:left;font-size:14px;"><span style="line-height:110%;font-family:'Avenir LT Pro 35 Light', sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">1-3 years of professional/consulting experience; additional, relevant banking or private equity internships are advantageous</span></li><li style="text-align:left;font-size:14px;"><span style="line-height:110%;font-family:'Avenir LT Pro 35 Light', sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">Strong academic background with a degree in business administration, finance, economics, engineering or a related field</span></li><li style="text-align:left;font-size:14px;"><span style="line-height:110%;font-family:'Avenir LT Pro 35 Light', sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">Ideally experience in M&A-related projects, e.g., commercial due diligence, PMI, etc.</span></li><li style="text-align:left;font-size:14px;"><span style="line-height:110%;font-family:'Avenir LT Pro 35 Light', sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">Outstanding analytical skills, commercial judgement, and sound financial knowledge</span></li><li style="text-align:left;font-size:14px;"><span style="line-height:110%;font-family:'Avenir LT Pro 35 Light', sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">High degree of personal responsibility, drive, and ability to work in a team</span></li><li style="text-align:left;font-size:14px;"><span style="line-height:110%;font-family:'Avenir LT Pro 35 Light', sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">Confident and pleasant demeanor, clear communication, high level of empathy and strong interpersonal skills</span></li><li style="text-align:left;font-size:14px;"><span style="line-height:110%;font-family:'Avenir LT Pro 35 Light', sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">Fluent in German and English</span></li></ul> Why us? <div style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:14px;line-height:110%;font-family:'Avenir LT Pro 35 Light', sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);"><strong>Armira Mittelstand</strong> is Armira's largest strategy, investing in established "hidden champions" across the DACH region, Benelux, and Northern Italy. The strategy focuses on majority investments in profitable, growing Mittelstand companies - partnering with strong entrepreneur-led and family businesses, seeking to be the best partner for their next phase of growth.</span></div><div style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:14px;line-height:110%;font-family:'Avenir LT Pro 35 Light', sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">The strategy targets equity investments of €20-200m in medium-sized “Mittelstand” companies with revenues typically between €25-500m. Armira Mittelstand seeks businesses with sustainable business models, strong market positions, and growth prospects driven by secular trends - with a with a clear preference on proprietary deals directly with entrepreneurs or corporates.</span></div>