Associate - Buyout (m/f/d)

Golding Capital Partners is one of Europe's leading independent asset managers, with over €15 billion in assets under management across Private Equity, Private Debt, Infrastructure, Secondaries, and Impact Investing.
Our culture is defined by openness, internationality, and a dynamic, forward-thinking mindset. With over 200 professionals from 24 countries, we operate from offices in Munich, Luxembourg, Milan, Tokyo, and Zurich.
We've been recognized multiple times for our inclusive and high-performance culture: since 2022, we have received the "Top Company Award" from kununu four times in a row and were recognized as a "Most Wanted Employer" by DIE ZEIT in 2024 and in 2025.
Our Employer Value Proposition – Driven by Impact. United as One.- reflects our belief in achieving sustainable results through collaboration, integrity, and long-term partnerships.
We value diversity and actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities.
You bring first experience in Private Equity – ideally in fund selection, co-investments, or transaction-focused roles in M&A or Investment Banking with strong modelling exposure? You're eager to deep-dive into LBO models, market mapping, and fund due diligence processes? Then join our growing Buyout team at Golding Capital Partners and help shape high-quality portfolios across Europe and North America.
Role is based in Munich, with flexible home office policy. This includes: Evaluating fund and co-investment opportunities through initial screenings. Active participation in fund due diligence processes, including onsite meetings. Supporting co-investment analyses, including scenario modelling as well as key metric sensitivity analyses. Managing internal investment processes and preparing investment committee materials for both fund and co-investment processes. Engaging with buyout GPs, maintaining market maps (by regions and sectors), and update internal databases and pipelines. Monitoring responsibility for part of the portfolio that includes attending AGMs across Europe and North America, holding periodic update calls with GPs, preparing quarterly write-ups as well as developing bi-annual cashflow forecasts. Contributing to strategic initiatives, fundraising efforts, and investor engagements.
Your qualification You hold a completed Master's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related quantitative field. First hands-on experience in Private Equity, Co-Investments, or Investment Banking – through internships, analyst programs, or full-time roles. Proven financial modelling skills, especially LBO modelling – ideally from real-world deals or deal simulations. Strong interest in fund & co-investment strategies – and the curiosity to stay ahead of market developments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (German is a plus). Your personality Strong team player with the ability to work in a tight-knit, results-driven environment. Passion for analysing industries, exploring new business models and challenging assumptions. Structured, and detail-oriented approach to execute projects and tasks. Clear and professional communication style with both internal and external stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple projects with support from senior members. Highly motivated, reliable, and results-driven.
Competitive compensation with a performance-based component. Favourable home office model and a modern office in Munich. Individualized professional development and a comprehensive onboarding program. Team events, community initiatives, and a collaborative workplace culture. Corporate benefits (e.g. Gympass, meal discounts, job bike, pension scheme and more).