Partner with operators to redefine Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition.
As Investment Manager at WAD Capital, you are the technical and execution engine supporting our 15+ CEOs-in-Residence (CIRs). You partner with these operators to turn their search into closed, well-structured transactions, bringing sophisticated structuring and debt financing expertise to SME successions across the Benelux.
You act as the deal-structuring expert, managing the financial, legal, and insurance workstreams while supporting CIRs through SPA and W&I negotiations. You are responsible for building the analyst bench and presenting high-rigor recommendations to General Partners.
The Role
Reporting to the CFO, you operate with significant autonomy. You partner with CIRs to lead the execution of €1–5M EBITDA deals, challenging weak theses and ensuring every transaction clears our high bar for operational value creation. After acquisition you support the portfolio companies on financial matters such as reporting, add-on acquisitions and exit preparation.
Responsibilities
Transaction Execution & Structuring
Design, execute, and manage critical financial and due diligence workstreams for CIRs.
Structure the transactions (debt, seller reinvestments, …) and secure optimal financing for CIR acquisitions.
Support CIRs through closing processes, including SPA and SHA negotiations.
Build and present investment recommendations to General Partners, owning decision quality.
CIR Partnership & Advisory
Serve as a trusted advisor to CIRs on valuation, financial analysis, and deal structuring.
Review and challenge investment theses with constructive rigor to ensure operational feasibility.
Team Leadership & Operational Excellence
Hire train and manage the junior analysts and interns, maintaining quality control on analytical work.
Partner with the COO to build automation tools and AI agents to remove repetitive manual tasks.
Sourcing & Portfolio Growth
Cultivate proprietary deal flow and develop deep sector franchise expertise in target industries.
Support portfolio CEOs on strategic initiatives, operational performance monitoring and exit preparation.
What We're Looking For
Experience & Expertise: at least 3 years of relevant experience (being PE, M&A or Corporate Finance). Master's degree required. Advanced LBO modeling, SME valuation mastery, and creative transaction structuring skills are essential.
Languages: Fluent English is required; professional fluency in Dutch, French, or German is strongly preferred for seller negotiations.
Attributes: High-accountability support mindset, intellectual honesty, operational focus, and a low-ego/high-standards approach.
What We Offer
Growth: Direct C-level and GP exposure and a performance-driven growth path.
Comp: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and market-standard benefits.
Environment: Hybrid schedule in Brussels (Jette) with a collaborative, high-impact culture.
Next Steps
If you're an experienced investor who genuinely values operational excellence, wants to work directly with entrepreneurs, and is ready for a high-accountability, deal-owning role in a small, high-performing team, we want to hear from you.
Ready to lead investments in Benelux SME succession? Apply now.
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