Private Equity Associate / Senior Associate – Operations & Strategy Focus📍 Benelux | HybridA well-established mid-market private equity firm with €2bn+ AUM, investing across business services, industrials, and technology-enabled companies, is expanding its investment team in the Benelux region.The firm is known for its hands-on value creation model, working closely with portfolio companies on operational improvement, digitalisation, and strategic transformation.The RoleThis is a value-creation oriented investing role, sitting at the intersection of private equity, operations, and strategy. You will be closely involved throughout the full investment lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on post-investment execution.Key responsibilities include:Supporting deal teams on commercial, operational, and strategic due diligenceWorking hands-on with portfolio companies on performance improvement initiativesDriving digitalisation and IT-related projects across portfolio companiesTranslating strategy into executable operational roadmapsMonitoring portfolio performance and supporting management teams during transformation phasesIdeal ProfileStrong background in operations and/or strategy, gained in top-tier consulting and/or blue-chip corporatesExcellent academic track recordFrench speaker with excellent command of Dutch (mandatory)Strong interest in IT, digital transformation, and data-driven decision-makingCommercial mindset with the ability to work hands-on in real operating environmentsPrior exposure to private equity, portfolio companies, or transaction environments is a plus, but not essentialWhy This Role?High-impact role in a hands-on PE environmentStrong exposure to value creation and operational transformation, not just deal executionFlat hierarchy with close interaction with senior investment professionalsLong-term development path within a growing European platformApply Now with your CV!