Dartmouth Partners
A leading global private equity fund is seeking to hire an Investment Associate for its Frankfurt office. The team is looking for high-calibre candidates with 1–5 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, or investing, who combine strong analytical ability with commercial judgement and a drive to build exceptional businesses. This is a unique opportunity to join a top-tier platform with significant capital to deploy, where Associates play an integral role across all stages of the investment lifecycle.
The firm invests in market-leading businesses across Europe and beyond, with a strong track record of transformative buyouts and ambitious growth strategies. The Frankfurt office is an important hub for activity in the DACH region.
Requirements:
- 1–5 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, or private equity.
- Outstanding financial modeling and valuation skills, with strong attention to detail.
- A commercial, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to think strategically about investment opportunities.
- Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and management teams.
- Fluent in both German and English.
- Excellent academic credentials from a top-tier institution.
Desired Requirements:
- Prior experience working on large-cap or complex cross-border transactions.
- Background in evaluating or executing technology-related investments (not essential, but highly valued).
- Understanding of private equity value creation levers, including operational transformation, international expansion, and platform growth.
- Passion for investing and strong alignment with a high-performance, team-oriented culture.
- Long-term interest in developing a career within the DACH private equity market.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the most respected investors in the region, offering unparalleled exposure, early responsibility, and a clear development path within a high-impact investment environment.
Responsibilities
Requirements:- 1–5 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, or private equity.
- Outstanding financial modeling and valuation skills, with strong attention to detail.
- A commercial, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to think strategically about investment opportunities.
- Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and management teams.
- Fluent in both German and English.
- Excellent academic credentials from a top-tier institution.
Experience
Desired Requirements:- Prior experience working on large-cap or complex cross-border transactions.
- Background in evaluating or executing technology-related investments (not essential, but highly valued).
- Understanding of private equity value creation levers, including operational transformation, international expansion, and platform growth.
- Passion for investing and strong alignment with a high-performance, team-oriented culture.
- Long-term interest in developing a career within the DACH private equity market.
