Mittelstand Investment Analyst (m/w/d)

Your Mission

For the Mittelstand Investment team, we are looking for exceptional individuals to join our Munich office. You will work at the heart of impactful, partnership-driven investments, collaborating closely with established entrepreneurs and family-owned "hidden champions." As an Analyst, you will be involved in all parts of the deal, from sourcing, over deal execution, portfolio work and exit and are expected to take on responsibility and ownership early on. Â The ideal candidate combines a passion for Mittelstand companies with a strong commitment to excellence, independent thinking, and entrepreneurship

Your Responsibilities

• Working together with team members across all phases of the investment process, including deal sourcing, screening, due diligence, execution, portfolio value creation and exit preparation
• Preparation of market, industry and company analyses to assess investment opportunities
• Development of financial models (LBO, operating models) and valuation analyses
• Contribution to due diligence workstreams (e.g., commercial, financial, legal, tax) through data analysis, research, coordination of information and preparation of materials
• Preparation of investment memoranda, presentations and decision documents for internal committees
• Support of portfolio companies through analytical work, performance tracking, KPI reporting and ad-hoc analyses
• Close collaboration with the investment team and external advisors throughout transactions

Your Profile

• Relevant practical experience through internships, working student positions or first professional exposure in investment banking, private equity, strategy consulting, transaction advisory or a comparable environment
• Strong academic background with a degree in business administration, finance, economics, engineering or a related field
• Solid understanding of financial statements, valuation principles and corporate finance; first hands-on experience in financial modelling is a plus
• Solid understanding of different market dynamics and business models
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills combined with a structured, detail-oriented working style
• High motivation, curiosity and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills and a professional, reliable, self-starter attitude
• Multicultural background and/or international exposure (e.g. studies, internships or work experience across different countries or cultures) is a plus
• Fluency in German and English: Proficiency in an additional European language (e.g. French, Italian, Spanish or Dutch) is a plus

Why us?

Armira Mittelstand is Armira's largest strategy, investing in established "hidden champions" across the DACH region, Benelux, and Northern Italy. The strategy focuses on majority investments in profitable, growing Mittelstand companies - partnering with strong entrepreneur-led and family businesses, seeking to be the best partner for their next phase of growth.

The strategy targets equity investments of €20-200m in medium-sized “Mittelstand” companies with revenues typically between €25-500m. Armira Mittelstand seeks businesses with sustainable business models, strong market positions, and growth prospects driven by secular trends - with a with a clear preference on proprietary deals directly with entrepreneurs or corporates.