Investment Associate
We're hiring an Investment Associate to help source, evaluate, and execute software acquisitions. This is a high-impact role at the centre of Aries’ MA engine. You'll work directly with founders, the leadership team, and external stakeholders across the full deal lifecycle - from sourcing to execution to post-acquisition value creation.
You’ll gain hands-on exposure across private equity investing, operational strategy, and software growth — within a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.
Key Responsibilities
Source and evaluate software acquisition opportunities across Europe and beyond
Conduct financial analysis, market research, and valuation modelling
Lead and manage due diligence across legal, financial, commercial, and technical areas
Support investment memos, committee prep, deal structuring, and negotiation
Collaborate with portfolio companies post-acquisition on growth and integration
Build sourcing relationships and strengthen Aries’ investment pipeline
What We’re Looking For
2–5 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, VC, or corporate development
Strong financial modeling and valuation skills (experience with SaaS preferred)
Proven experience leading or supporting deal processes from end to end
Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset and commercial acumen
Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to thrive in a high-velocity, ownership-driven environment
Why Join Aries
Help build one of Europe’s most ambitious software platforms
Work on live deals with a team of experienced investors and operators
Shape the playbook for how we acquire, scale, and integrate SaaS companies
High autonomy, high learning curve, and high impact
You’ll gain hands-on exposure across private equity investing, operational strategy, and software growth — within a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.
Key Responsibilities
Source and evaluate software acquisition opportunities across Europe and beyond
Conduct financial analysis, market research, and valuation modelling
Lead and manage due diligence across legal, financial, commercial, and technical areas
Support investment memos, committee prep, deal structuring, and negotiation
Collaborate with portfolio companies post-acquisition on growth and integration
Build sourcing relationships and strengthen Aries’ investment pipeline
What We’re Looking For
2–5 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, VC, or corporate development
Strong financial modeling and valuation skills (experience with SaaS preferred)
Proven experience leading or supporting deal processes from end to end
Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset and commercial acumen
Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to thrive in a high-velocity, ownership-driven environment
Why Join Aries
Help build one of Europe’s most ambitious software platforms
Work on live deals with a team of experienced investors and operators
Shape the playbook for how we acquire, scale, and integrate SaaS companies
High autonomy, high learning curve, and high impact