Private Equity Associate

Private Equity Associate
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Growth Impact PE Fund | Investment Associate – London/Lisbon

Our client, a thematic impact private equity firm launching its €300m debut growth fund, seeks a fluent French-speaking Investment Associate for their
- side team in London or Lisbon. With 3-6 years of experience, you'll drive
- impact growth investments across Europe, backing
- driven companies tackling social and environmental challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Sourcing: Identify
  - stage opportunities in impact sectors (e. g. , cleantech, social enterprise), leveraging French-language networks in Francophone Europe.
• Due Diligence: Lead financial, operational, and impact assessments, including market research and ESG analysis.
• Financial Modeling: Build sophisticated DCF, LBO, and valuation models for growth equity deals.
• Deal Execution: Support structuring, negotiations, and closing alongside senior team members.
• Portfolio Management: Partner with founders to scale impact and returns in portfolio companies.
• Market Research: Track European impact trends and thematic opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years in PE, growth equity, VC, investment banking, or impact investing.
• Fluent French speaker (fluent English required); additional EU languages a plus.
• Top-tier academic background (Bachelor's/MSc in Finance, Economics, Business).
• Proven financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Passion for impact investing and
  - driven enterprises.

DM your CV to connect, happy to arrange intro calls with the team.

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