Investment Analyst (Growth & Buyout), Leading Upper Mid-Cap Fund, Paris, France

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Investment Analyst (Growth & Buyout), Leading Upper Mid-Cap Fund, Paris, France

We are partnering with a premier global upper-mid cap Private Equity firm as they expand their European footprint with a new office in Paris. With a multi-decade track record across the US, Europe, and Asia, and over €20Bn in AuM, the firm executes buyout strategies in the tech, healthcare, consumer, and services sectors. They are currently seeking an Investment Analyst to join the new Paris team and support deal execution across all core verticals in Europe.

Investment Analyst (Growth & Buyout), Leading Upper Mid-Cap Fund, Paris, France

Private Equity

France

2 – 5 years of experience

What the job involves

• Sourcing & Business Development: Support outbound sourcing efforts with a strong field‑focus; assist in building external relationships by attending meetings with advisors, founders, and management teams.
• Deal Execution: Provide vital execution support on complex transactions, including building rigorous financial models, conducting deep‑dive due diligence, and preparing investment memorandums.
• Portfolio Management: Form close partnerships with portfolio companies, participating actively in company life and assisting with ad‑hoc financial and strategic analyses.
• Cross‑Border Collaboration: Work closely with the global team, leveraging international insights and assisting with materials for shadow investment committees and value‑creation agendas.

Who we are looking for

• Full‑time experience in IB, M&A, or similar at a top‑tier institution.
• Master's or Bachelor's degree from a tier‑one academic institution.
• Trilingual fluency is required: fluent in French, English and/or German, plus a third European language.
• Commercially minded, highly analytical, and proactive, with a demonstrable passion for the consumer, healthcare, education, and technology sectors.