Hybrid Associate Operating Partner

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About the role

  • Associate Operating Partner managing the investment life cycle and driving value creation for Haniel's portfolio. Collaborating with diverse teams and executing M&A transactions in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

  • Create sustainable value
  • Manage the entire investment life cycle process — from sourcing to closing
  • Develop and implement value creation strategies in growth acceleration, performance improvement, cashflow measures and inorganic growth
  • Execute complex M&A transactions
  • Drive value creation initiatives and transformation projects within Haniel’s portfolio companies
  • Collaborate closely with Operating Partners and C-level management teams
  • Support Value Creation Plans of portfolio companies
  • Monitor implementation and strategy deployment
  • Leverage analytical experience to identify and solve problems
  • Evaluate and recommend investment opportunities
  • Lead complex transaction processes end-to-end
  • Perform detailed operational and financial modeling and valuation analyses
  • Review monthly and quarterly financial and non-financial KPIs

Requirements

  • University degree in business, economics, or related quantitative disciplines
  • 8–10 years of relevant professional experience in strategy consulting, private equity, family equity, or comparable roles (e.g., Corporate M&A, Corporate Development)
  • Proven track record in developing and implementing business strategies
  • Deep understanding of business models, competitive dynamics, and market structures
  • Strong ability to distill complex analyses into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders
  • Solid experience in M&A processes, valuation, financial modelling, and commercial/financial due diligence
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident in preparing decision-grade materials and engaging with top management and external advisors
  • Hands-on, analytically strong, self-driven, and resilient under pressure
  • Empathetic and collaborative mindset; demonstrated experience in leading small teams or workstreams and managing senior stakeholder relationships
  • Fluency in German and English

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with a presence of 2-3 days a week on site in Duisburg
  • Experience the inspiring Haniel Campus with a modern workspace
  • On-site gym
  • Subsidized dining
  • A vibrant community

Job title

Associate Operating Partner

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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