Principal

Finatal is partnered with a global lower to middle-market private equity fund focused on acquiring and transforming businesses across Europe and North America. The firm specialises in lower mid-market buyouts, complex carve-out transactions, special situations and operational value creation opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly active investment team, playing a key role across origination, execution and portfolio value creation while working closely with Partners, senior management and portfolio company leadership teams.

The Role:

• Lead the evaluation and execution of lower to mid-market buyout opportunities across Europe.
• Develop and maintain relationships with intermediaries, management teams and corporate counterparties to support deal origination efforts.
• Assess investment opportunities, with a particular focus on carve-outs, special situations and complex businesses.
• Lead financial modelling, valuation analysis and due diligence processes.
• Prepare and present investment committee materials and investment recommendations.
• Support negotiations and transaction execution alongside Partners and senior stakeholders.
• Work closely with portfolio company management teams on strategic and operational value creation initiatives.
• Support portfolio company boards and oversee value creation plans across the portfolio.
• Mentor and develop junior investment professionals.

Requirements:

• 6-10 years' experience in Private Equity.
• Based in Paris, or able to commute regularly, with the expectation of being in the Paris office the majority of the week.
• Strong track record of executing transactions from origination through to completion.
• Experience evaluating and investing in complex situations, including carve-outs, special situations or operationally intensive businesses.
• Excellent financial modelling, valuation and analytical capabilities.
• Strong commercial judgement and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.