DACH Origination Manager
On-siteZürich, Zurich, Switzerland
Job Summary
Conduct structured mapping of companies within sub-sectors aligned to the fund's thematic priorities and run multi-channel outreach to founder-led businesses in the DACH lower mid-market. Travel across DACH and London to meet entrepreneurs, qualify opportunities against investment criteria, and nurture prospects through CRM-driven relationship management while evaluating new origination tools to scale sourcing. Build and maintain active dialogue with regional advisers, corporate finance boutiques, and accountants to position the fund as a top choice for upcoming sale mandates. Join a team of 13 professionals focused on founder-led B2B services and education investments, leveraging modern tech stacks to drive proprietary acquisition opportunities.
Required Qualifications
- University degree from a strong institution
- German native / mother tongue
- Strong English fluency
- 7-10 years total work experience
- 2-5 years in a role centred on direct, regular contact with business owners and senior decision-makers in the UK
- origination, business development or cold-outreach experience
- Visible origination energy: a resourceful and resilient self-starter with high activity levels, comfortable with cold approaches, the phone, and regular DACH travel
- Genuine people person: builds rapport naturally with founders of owner-managed businesses, demonstrating maturity and commercial judgement, and earns trust quickly with intermediaries
- Fluent in modern origination technology (CRM, AI tools and outreach platforms)
- actively curious about deploying new tools to scale proprietary sourcing
- hunger and smart hustle - high output paired with sharp prioritisation
- commercial judgement
- integrity in handling sensitive founder and adviser conversations
- pragmatic approach to problem-solving
- Must be available for frequent travel across DACH and London
- Must be based out of Zurich
Desired Qualifications
- Origination experience at a private equity firm
- mid-market corporate finance advisory experience
- alternative backgrounds with strong personal attributes and origination experience
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