Private Equity Analyst

Who We Are

Carbyne Equity Partners is a private equity firm that invests in growing European businesses with strong market positions. Our focus sectors are Healthcare, Nutrition / Ingredients and Agricultural Technology, in which we benefit from an extensive network due to our entrepreneurial investor base. We partner with management teams and owners to develop businesses to the next level.

Your Role

As an Investment Analyst at Carbyne, you will join our investment team from day one and work at the centre of our transaction activity. You will support the execution of our investments end to end, from initial screening through due diligence to closing, and build the analytical foundation on which our investment decisions are made.

In this role, you will:

• Support the execution of live transactions end to end, from initial target analysis and screening through due diligence to signing and closing.
• Build and maintain financial models, including operating models, valuation analyses and LBO structures, working closely with senior members of the team.
• Support commercial and financial due diligence workstreams and coordinate with external advisors on information requests, findings and follow-ups.
• Conduct market and competitor research to identify attractive sub-sectors and screen potential targets.
• Prepare investment committee materials and other transaction documentation.
• Support portfolio company monitoring, reporting and value creation initiatives alongside management teams.

· Support our add-on acquisition activity, from target identification to execution.

· Start building a network of industry experts, advisors and intermediaries.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a high-achieving, driven individual at the start of their career who is eager to learn and grow with us. The ideal candidate will possess:

• An excellent academic track record in business, economics, finance, or a related field.
• Up to two years of professional experience, or relevant internships, ideally in investment banking, strategy consulting, transaction services and/or private equity.
• Strong quantitative skills and a solid command of financial modeling in Excel.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail and a structured approach to problem solving.
• Fluency in English; German or other European languages are a plus.
• A reliable, results-driven team player who takes ownership of their work and upholds the highest professional standards.
• Entrepreneurial driven mindset.
• Exposure to one of our focus sectors is a plus.

Why Carbyne?

Joining Carbyne is an opportunity to build something meaningful. You will be part of a small, dynamic team where your contributions directly influence outcomes. Working side by side with experienced investment professionals, you will receive hands-on mentoring and gain rapid exposure across the full transaction lifecycle.

We offer:

• Exposure to buyouts across the European mid-market, from single-asset platforms to buy-and-build setups.
• A clear path for advancement, empowering you to take ownership from day one.
• A collaborative and supportive workplace culture that values continuous learning and growth.
• Competitive compensation.
• Opportunity to build something impactful.

How to Apply

We believe our success is a direct reflection of our talented team and we are excited to welcome bright minds who will contribute to our continued growth and impact.

Please apply via LinkedIn or submit your cover letter, CV, and certificates to [email protected].

Please note that candidates should be located in Hamburg, Germany, or open to relocating, and should hold a valid EU work permit.