Investment Manager
Pubblicato il 20-09-2026 - 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,