Private Equity Associate / Senior Associate – Operations & Strategy Focus
Benelux | Hybrid
A 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 Role
This 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 diligence
* Working hands-on with portfolio companies on performance improvement initiatives
* Driving digitalisation and IT-related projects across portfolio companies
* Translating strategy into executable operational roadmaps
* Monitoring portfolio performance and supporting management teams during transformation phases
Ideal Profile
* Strong background in operations and/or strategy, gained in top-tier consulting and/or blue-chip corporates
* Excellent academic track record
* French speaker with excellent command of Dutch (mandatory)
* Strong interest in IT, digital transformation, and data-driven decision-making
* Commercial mindset with the ability to work hands-on in real operating environments
* Prior exposure to private equity, portfolio companies, or transaction environments is a plus, but not essential
Why This Role?
* High-impact role in a hands-on PE environment
* Strong exposure to value creation and operational transformation, not just deal execution
* Flat hierarchy with close interaction with senior investment professionals
* Long-term development path within a growing European platform
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