Mittelstand Investment Analyst (m/w/d)

<div style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:14px;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 impactful, partnership-driven investments, collaborating closely with established entrepreneurs and family-owned "hidden champions." As an Analyst, 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><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-size:14px;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</span></div>

<ul><li style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Working together with team members across all phases of the investment process, including deal sourcing, screening, due diligence, execution, portfolio value creation and exit preparation</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Preparation of market, industry and company analyses to assess investment opportunities</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Development of financial models (LBO, operating models) and valuation analyses</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Contribution to due diligence workstreams (e.g., commercial, financial, legal, tax) through data analysis, research, coordination of information and preparation of materials</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Preparation of investment memoranda, presentations and decision documents for internal committees</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Support of portfolio companies through analytical work, performance tracking, KPI reporting and ad-hoc analyses</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Close collaboration with the investment team and external advisors throughout transactions</span></li></ul>

<ul><li style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Avenir LT Pro 35 Light', sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">Relevant practical experience through internships, working student positions or first professional exposure in investment banking, private equity, strategy consulting, transaction advisory or a comparable environment</span></li><li style="font-size:14px;"><span style="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="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Avenir LT Pro 35 Light', sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">Solid understanding of financial statements, valuation principles and corporate finance; first hands-on experience in financial modelling is a plus</span></li><li style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Avenir LT Pro 35 Light', sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">Solid understanding of different market dynamics and business models </span></li><li style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Avenir LT Pro 35 Light', sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">Strong analytical and quantitative skills combined with a structured, detail-oriented working style</span></li><li style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Avenir LT Pro 35 Light', sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">High motivation, curiosity and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, high-performance environment</span></li><li style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Avenir LT Pro 35 Light', sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills and a professional, reliable, self-starter attitude</span></li><li style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Avenir LT Pro 35 Light', sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">Multicultural background and/or international exposure (e.g. studies, internships or work experience across different countries or cultures) is a plus</span></li><li style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:'Avenir LT Pro 35 Light', sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);">Fluency in German and English: Proficiency in an additional European language (e.g. French, Italian, Spanish or Dutch) is a plus</span></li></ul>

<div style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:14px;line-height:110%;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, 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:Arial, Helvetica, 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>