Investment Manager  

Key Responsibilities:

• Deal Origination & Relationship Management: sourcing initiatives within targeted sectors; proactively cultivate and maintain deep relationships with advisors, entrepreneurs, industry experts, and advisors; assess inbound deal flow rigorously to prioritize high-quality opportunities;
• Transaction Execution: Oversee and lead the entire transaction execution lifecycle from due diligence to closure; direct involvement in the negotiation of critical commercial terms, including share purchase agreements (SPAs), governance structures, and financing arrangements; coordinate and manage cross-functional advisory teams including legal, commercial, financial, and technical experts.
• Financial Structuring: Lead and manage discussions with lenders, structuring sophisticated debt financing solutions; develop and finalize complex financial models, deliver compelling presentations and strategic recommendations to the Investment Committee.
• Investment Committee Leadership: Participate in the presentation of robust, detailed, and persuasive investment cases at Investment Committee meetings; ensure thorough preparation and submission of investment memoranda and associated documentation; expertly address follow-up queries, providing insightful responses to Investment Committee feedback and addressing potential risks and mitigations comprehensively.
• Portfolio Oversight: Serve as the strategic operational lead for at least two portfolio companies; monitor and guide strategic initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions, management reinforcemente, refinancing opportunities, and exit planning; oversee the preparation and delivery of high-quality governance materials and actively participate in portfolio board meetings.
• Internal Development: Provide strategic mentoring and targeted training to Associates, Analysts, and Senior Analysts, enhancing their technical capabilities and professional growth; actively support fundraising efforts occasionally participating at meeting with investors by preparing detailed, high-quality investment-related materials.

• Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Management Engineering, or related fields;
• At least 4-5 years of experience in environments such as private equity, investment banking, corporate finance, M&A advisory, transaction services, or strategy consulting;
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills;
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with financial databases (e.g., Capital IQ, PitchBook, or similar) is a plus;
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken; fluent French is a plus;
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize effectively;
• Entrepreneurial mindset, proactivity, and interest in industrial as well as financial dynamics;
• Experience in healthcare-related transactions.

Our client is an independent Italian private investment firm specializing in private equity and private debt. Founded in Milan, it focuses on high-quality mid-market companies, particularly in sectors such as lifestyle, healthcare, and specialized manufacturing. The firm partners with management teams to support growth, internationalization, and value creation through active strategic and operational involvement.

• Joining a top-tier investment platform with a strong market reputation;
• High level of hands-on exposure and direct involvement in investment processes;
• Meritocratic, dynamic, and highly professional environment;
• Competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience, including a performance-based variable component;
• Clear medium-term career growth opportunities within the team.