About Wille Finance
The international family office Wille Finance AG has its headquarters based in Switzerland. Investments are made in three main asset classes: Real Estate, Listed Assets and Private Equity. Within Private Equity we invest into growth companies (focus ICT and Life-Science) as well as in traditional mid cap companies.
We are a dynamic, growing team with opportunities for talents. We are looking for a new Investment Manager Growth (Digital) and Buyout. The position will be based in the Zurich office.
Responsibilities
1. Build up and manage a network of entrepreneurs, co-investors, banks and M&A advisors.
2. Actively sourcing and screening new deal opportunities (buyout and growth).
3. Lead the investment process including due diligence, negotiations and deal closing.
4. Portfolio Management: Monitoring and reporting of portfolio companies (buyout and growth).
5. Leading selected strategic projects (add-on investments, value creation projects, etc.).
6. Exit: Identification of potential exit partners, deal set up and governing the process.
7. Reporting to the Head of Private Equity based in Zurich, Switzerland.
8. Build up Wille as a reputable PE/VC investor in Europe.
Profile
1. 5 years of professional experience preferably with a background and a strong network in the buy-out industry or the digital industry.
2. Experience with private equity/venture deals is a strong asset.
3. Preferred: A combination of experiences in strategic and operational leadership roles (e.g. in a start-up or corporate).
4. Dual business and science/engineering profile is a plus.
5. Analytical thinking combined with a hands-on business approach.
6. Entrepreneurial mindset and self-starter, able to work in a small team.
7. Down to earth mentality and great interpersonal skills.
8. Flexible, team player, hands-on, proactive, dynamic.
9. Fluent in English, German is a plus.
What We Offer
1. Be part of a young, dynamic team with a flat hierarchy.
2. Doing venture and growth investments into digital companies.
3. Hands-on decision making and active participation in a growing business.
4. Join an established investment team with a strong portfolio.
5. High degree of entrepreneurial freedom and opportunity to build up international investments.
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