Senior Associate - Private Equity

Overview

Location : Madrid. Sector : Mid-Market Private Equity. Language : Spanish (Native / Fluent). Our client, a leading mid-market private equity firm with a strong track record across Iberia, is seeking a highly motivated and analytically driven Senior Associate to join its Madrid-based team. This opportunity provides full exposure to the investment lifecycle - from origination and due diligence through to portfolio management and value creation. The successful candidate will bring 5+ years of professional experience, of which at least 2–3 years should be in private equity, and demonstrate strong execution capabilities and commercial judgment.

Key Responsibilities

• Origination & Evaluation : Actively contribute to sourcing new investment opportunities, leveraging networks and market insights to identify high-potential targets across Spain and Iberia. Play a hands-on role in initial screening, strategic assessment, and transaction pipeline development.
• Financial Modelling & Valuation : Take ownership of sophisticated financial models (LBOs, returns analyses, sensitivities, scenario planning) to underpin investment theses and inform decision-making at Partner level.
• Due Diligence Leadership : Drive and coordinate multi-stream due diligence processes, managing legal, commercial, operational, and financial advisors while ensuring tight execution under demanding timelines.
• Investment Materials : Produce robust investment committee documentation, valuation packs, and strategic presentations that shape deal discussions and secure approvals.
• Portfolio Value Creation : Partner with portfolio company leadership to design and deliver value creation plans, support bolt-on acquisitions, optimise capital structures, and track KPIs against strategic objectives.
• Performance Monitoring : Oversee portfolio reporting and governance, providing clear insights on financial and operational performance to senior stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

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