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Founder and Co-CEO - German platform (gn)

Deutschland Festanstellung 100.000€ - 120.000€ p.a. Home Office Stellenangebot ansehen
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Founder and Co-CEO to lead and drive the growth of an innovative German platform within the financial services industry. This permanent offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the company.

hinzugefügt 24/03/2026

  • Step into a genuine entrepreneurial leadership role from day one!
  • Build business rather than operate within hierarchical corporate structures!

Firmenprofil

Join a growing organization in the financial services industry that is committed to innovation, collaboration, and making a positive impact. As a key leader, you will have the opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a forward-thinking enterprise.

Aufgabengebiet

Once the investment thesis is validated:

  • You will become Co‑CEO of the platform, responsible for:
  • Full ownership of the end-to-end deal cycle: sourcing, pitching, negotiating, executing, integrating
  • Developing the buy-and-build roadmap, including M&A strategy, value‑creation levers, and operational synergies
  • Acting as the platform's public face towards SME founders, advisors, lenders and stakeholders
  • Building strong relationships with sellers, often in founder-led Mittelstand environments
  • Partnering closely with your fellow co-founder to run the company, drive growth and scale operations



You will also participate in:

  • Deep-dive sector due diligence
  • Selecting and executing the initial acquisition
  • Structuring the German holding company
  • Shaping organisational design, talent strategy, and long-term expansion plans

Anforderungsprofil

A successful Founder and Co-CEO - German platform should have:

  • Proven leadership experience in the financial services or related industry.
  • We are targeting high‑potential investment professionals who want to break out of traditional PE career structures and take real founder-level ownership.



You will likely bring:

  • Strong experience in private equity, independent mid-market funds, family offices, or corporate M&A/strategy
  • Proven track record running deals from sourcing to closing
  • Outstanding transaction and financial modelling capabilities
  • Strong pitching, negotiation and relationship‑building skills - essential for engaging German SME founders
  • Comfort with entrepreneurial risk and ambiguity
  • We are looking for individuals who desire to build and lead a business rather than operate within hierarchical corporate structures
  • Personality matters as much as experience
  • Persuasive, founder-facing, credible
  • Entrepreneurial and willing to step out of traditional career paths
  • Ambitious, resilient, hands-on
  • Motivated by ownership, not incremental promotion



Vergütungspaket

  • Competitive annual salary
  • Equity opportunity of 25-30%, allowing you to directly share in the company's success.
  • Collaborative and innovative company culture focused on growth and impact.
  • Chance to shape and lead a fast-growing German platform in the financial services sector.



If this exciting opportunity aligns with your aspirations, we encourage you to apply now.

Kontakt
Thomas Geis
Referenznummer
JN-032026-6973488
Telefonnummer
+49 1788005861

Zusammenfassung

Fachbereich
Banking & Financial Services
Näheres Berufsfeld
Kapitalmärkte & Equity
Branche
Financial Services
Standort
Deutschland
Vertragsart
Festanstellung
Beratername
Thomas Geis
Beraterkontakt
+49 1788005861
Referenznummer
JN-032026-6973488
Art des Jobs
Home Office

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