DACH Origination Professional - Direct Private Equity — Pictet Group
NewCHF 73'500 - 111'500
Pictet Group · Zurich (ZH)
- Location
- Zurich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
SalaryCHF 73'500 - 111'500
Role overview
Your team
Pictet Alternative Advisors (PAA) is a leading alternative investment asset manager that is part of the Pictet Group, with a focus on private equity, real estate, private credit and hedge funds.
Pictet Group currently has more than €50bn of AUM in alternatives and more than €25bn of private equity AUM.
- Your team
- Pictet Alternative Advisors (PAA) is a leading alternative investment asset manager that is part of the Pictet Group, with a focus on private equity, real estate, private credit and hedge funds.
- Your responsibilities will include: Direct Origination:
- Conduct structured mapping of companies within sub-sectors aligned to the fund's thematic priorities;
- University degree from a strong institution; degree subject is secondary to drive, judgement and origination instinct.
- German native / mother tongue and strong English fluency.
Main responsibilities
- Your responsibilities will include: Direct Origination:
- Conduct structured mapping of companies within sub-sectors aligned to the fund's thematic priorities;
- Run structured multi-channel outreach to founder-led businesses;
- Travel across DACH to meet entrepreneurs, qualify opportunities against investment criteria, and nurture longer-term prospects through structured CRM-driven relationship management;
- Evaluate and deploy new origination tools to scale the firm's sourcing edge. Adviser & Intermediary Coverage:
- Build and maintain active dialogue with regional advisers, corporate finance boutiques and accountants who advise owner-managed businesses on exit;
- Travel regularly across DACH to meet advisers and position the fund consistently to ensure it is top of mind for upcoming sale mandates.
Key requirements
- University degree from a strong institution; degree subject is secondary to drive, judgement and origination instinct.
- German native / mother tongue and strong English fluency.
- 7-10 years total work experience including 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 is essential.
- Origination experience at a private equity firm or in mid-market corporate finance advisory is strongly preferred; alternative backgrounds will be considered where strong personal attributes and origination experience are present.
- 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.
- Beyond professional skills, the ideal candidate should demonstrate hunger and smart hustle
- high output paired with sharp prioritisation
- alongside commercial judgement, integrity in handling sensitive founder and adviser conversations, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
- As the chosen candidate, you'll have the unique opportunity to join one of the world's leading private financial institutions.
- You'll be embedded in an ambitious direct investments team, working in a dynamic "start-up" environment while benefiting from the support of experienced senior professionals within the PAA team and the broader Pictet Group.
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Additional details
- Your role will be based out of Zurich with frequent travel across DACH and London, where the fund is based. Your responsibilities will include: Direct Origination:
- Evaluate and deploy new origination tools to scale the firm's sourcing edge. Adviser & Intermediary Coverage: We will not accept any CVs via agencies Diversity & Inclusion Email to a contact The job has been sent to Please provide the information below
Notes and original content
- We will not accept any CVs via agencies Diversity & Inclusion
- Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment.
- We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.
- Your role will be based out of Zurich with frequent travel across DACH and London, where the fund is based.
- Your responsibilities will include:
- Direct Origination:
- Evaluate and deploy new origination tools to scale the firm's sourcing edge.
- Adviser & Intermediary Coverage:
- Your profile
- We will not accept any CVs via agencies
