Overview
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Managing Partner @ TopRecroot | Private Equity & Venture Capital
Growth Impact PE Fund | Investment Associate – London/Lisbon
Our client, a thematic impact private equity firm launching its €300m debut growth fund, seeks a fluent French-speaking Investment Associate for their buy-side team in London or Lisbon. With 3-6 years of experience, you'll drive high-impact growth investments across Europe, backing mission-driven companies tackling social and environmental challenges.
Responsibilities
- Deal Sourcing: Identify growth-stage opportunities in impact sectors (e.g., cleantech, social enterprise), leveraging French-language networks in Francophone Europe.
- Due Diligence: Lead financial, operational, and impact assessments, including market research and ESG analysis.
- Financial Modeling: Build sophisticated DCF, LBO, and valuation models for growth equity deals.
- Deal Execution: Support structuring, negotiations, and closing alongside senior team members.
- Portfolio Management: Partner with founders to scale impact and returns in portfolio companies.
- Market Research: Track European impact trends and thematic opportunities.
Qualifications
- 3-6 years in PE, growth equity, VC, investment banking, or impact investing.
- Fluent French speaker (fluent English required); additional EU languages a plus.
- Top-tier academic background (Bachelor's/MSc in Finance, Economics, Business).
- Proven financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
- Passion for impact investing and mission-driven enterprises.
DM your CV to connect, happy to arrange intro calls with the team.
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