Private Equity Associate - Technology - Munich

Job Description

Associate – Private Equity (Technology Focus) – Munich

Overview

A leading global private equity investor with a strong European presence is seeking to expand its Munich-based technology investment team with an Associate hire. This opportunity is managed via a retained search partner and is ideal for candidates motivated by long-term investing and value creation in the software and technology sector.

The firm oversees more than €100 billion in -generating assets and over €250 billion in total assets under management. With offices in more than 25 countries and a team of over 1,000 professionals globally, it has been consistently ranked among the top private equity managers worldwide. The Munich office plays a central role in deploying capital across the DACH region, with a focus on high-growth software, digital infrastructure, and technology-enabled services. The team has executed landmark investments in technology companies across Europe, leveraging deep sector expertise and a thematic investment strategy.

We are seeking candidates who bring:

• 2–4 years of professional experience from a top-tier investment bank, leading private equity firm, or top strategy consultancy
• A strong interest or prior exposure to the technology and software sector (e.g., SaaS, enterprise software, fintech, digital platforms)
• Analytical rigour, commercial acumen, and advanced financial modelling skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with confidence to interact with senior stakeholders
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset, thriving in a fast-paced, high-performing culture
• Fluency in both German and English
• Willingness to be based in Munich with occasional travel across Europe

Why Apply

• Opportunity to join a global investor with €100bn+ in -paying AUM and a reputation for thematic investing in technology and software
• Work on transformative mid- and large-cap transactions across the DACH region and wider Europe
• Exposure to the full investment cycle, from origination and due diligence to portfolio value creation and exit planning
• Significant interaction with senior leadership, portfolio CEOs, and operational specialists from day one
• Chance to build a career within one of Europe’s most established and fastest-growing investment platforms

If you are currently based in London, Frankfurt, Zurich, or another major financial hub and are considering a move to Munich to accelerate your private equity career, we would be delighted to hear from you.