Investment Manager
Pubblicato il 01-09-2026 - Sparq. in Varese
Investment Manager, Italian Private Equity Fund
About the Opportunity
Our client is an established Italian Private Equity fund focused on lower mid-market investments across a broad range of sectors. The firm has built a strong track record of partnering with entrepreneurial businesses to accelerate growth through operational value creation, strategic development and buy-and-build initiatives.
To support its continued investment activity, the fund is looking to appoint an Investment Manager to join its Milan-based investment team.
Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will be actively involved throughout the entire investment lifecycle, including:
Origination and evaluation of new investment opportunities;
Financial analysis, valuation and LBO modelling;
Commercial, financial and legal due diligence coordination;
Preparation of Investment Committee materials;
Negotiation and execution of acquisitions alongside senior partners;
Active portfolio monitoring and value creation initiatives;
Board preparation and interaction with portfolio company management teams;
Exit planning and execution.
Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Approximately 7–10 years of professional experience;
Previous direct investing experience within a Private Equity fund is mandatory;
Strong track record across the full investment cycle, from execution to portfolio management;
Excellent financial modelling and valuation capabilities;
Strong analytical skills combined with sound commercial judgement;
Ability to operate autonomously while working effectively within a lean investment team;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Fluency in both Italian and English.
Mandatory Requirement Only candidates currently working, or having previously worked, in a Private Equity investment role will be considered. Applications from professionals with an exclusive background in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Consulting or other adjacent advi