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I am a tax expert at AURELIUS, which means being responsible for all bits of pieces of our investment life cycle that have a tax angle to it. Most of the work I do relates to the transaction processes, like overseeing the tax due diligence, negotiating tax part of legal documents or designing structures which are suitable for the investment we do.

I am originally from a smaller city close to Cologne, which makes me a huge fan of the Cologne Carnival. I usually spend my spare time with my family, playing football, building sandcastles, or climbing around the playgrounds nearby.

What is the #1 reason why you joined AURELIUS?

Being based in Munich and working in the Private Equity environment for a decade, I was familiar with the AURELIUS brand. After having learned that they raised their Private Equity fund I was eager to be part of the journey.

Describe your job

No two days are alike. I am involved with various workstreams including the investment, legal or finance teams within AURELIUS or external advisors / lawyers supporting on transactions. It is true international cooperation.

Best thing about AURELIUS

Great people with great mindsets! You can definitely sense the determination to bring things forward and to see the bigger picture.

Personal statement

AURELIANS know how to party and to make events something special!

There is no internal rivalry at AURELIUS, just strong collaboration.

I am a Finance Director at AURELIUS and a chartered accountant by training. Prior to joining AURELIUS in 2018, I worked as a Senior Associate in Transaction Services at PwC. Before that, I was a supervisor in assurance at EY. I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and a BBusSc in Finance and Accounting from the University of Cape Town.

As Head of Finance at AURELIUS Wachstumskapital, I lead the Finance Task Force, a team dedicated to providing active financial advice and support to our portfolio companies throughout their holding period, facilitating their growth and financial optimisation. I also manage Controlling, ensuring oversight and performance evaluation across the Portfolio, in addition to overseeing the accounting and treasury operations of AURELIUS Wachstumskapital.

I am further responsible for managing and implementing ESG initiatives, in our portfolio companies.

What is the #1 reason why you joined AURELIUS?

I joined AURELIUS due to the visionary management team, as well as the opportunity to build a finance team that not only delivers numbers but also facilitates growth and financial optimisation throughout the AURELIUS Growth Capital’s portfolio.

Describe your job

The best part of my job at AURELIUS is the incredible team I work with every day, the dynamics ensuring that no two days are alike, making my work engaging and dynamic, as well as the opportunity to contribute to an incredible growth journey.

Best thing about AURELIUS

The standout feature of AURELIUS is its sense of teamwork. Strong relationships are built not just during work hours but also through events, such as the annual ski trip. The commitment to supporting one another and working as a unified team, both within AURELIUS and with our portfolio companies, embodies the spirit of “one team, one goal”.

Personal statement

Outside of my professional life, I’m a passionate traveller, enjoying skiing and hiking in alps, as well as spending time with friends and family.

At AURELIUS, personality is important. Having strategic skills is not enough, we need people with communication skills and a hands-on mentality.

I am a Legal Director at AURELIUS. Prior to joining AURELIUS in 2018, I practiced law in London and New York in the M&A and private equity departments of US law firms White & Case and Ropes & Gray. I hold an MA (Oxon) in Archaeology and Anthropology from the University of Oxford and a Graduate Diploma in Law from the BPP Law School.

At AURELIUS, I lead the London-based M&A legal team, working closely with Investment Advisory, Operations, Tax and Corporate Finance colleagues from across AURELIUS. As part of my work, I advise on a broad range of complex acquisitions, disposals, transformations and other transactional and non-transactional matters.

What is the #1 reason why you joined AURELIUS?

The opportunity to be part of the growth of a dynamic, ambitious group working on exciting and challenging transactions.

Describe your job

Although my primary focus is on equity transactions, the reality of my role is incredibly diverse. Working at AURELIUS has given me the opportunity to really broaden and develop my skill set both as a lawyer and as a Private Equity professional.

Best thing about AURELIUS

The opportunity to work collaboratively with and continuously learn from a broad range of interesting and high calibre colleagues with a wide spread of backgrounds and specialisms.

Personal statement

AURELIUS’ regular social events like the ski trip and summer/Christmas party are great opportunities to build relationships with colleagues from other offices within our network.

AURELIUS is about lots of decision making, freedom and flat hierarchies.