Our client, a leading global private equity secondaries investor, is seeking a high-calibre Associate to join its London-based investment team. This opportunity is particularly well-suited to candidates from top-tier investment banking backgrounds looking to transition into buy-side investing. The role offers exposure to a broad spectrum of secondary transactions, including LP-led deals, GP-led restructurings, and structured solutions, providing an exceptional platform for long-term development within a leading secondaries franchise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the sourcing, screening, and evaluation of LP interests, GP-led transactions, and structured secondary opportunities
- Build and maintain detailed financial models, valuations, and investment committee materials
- Perform rigorous quantitative analysis and support underwriting across complex transaction structures
- Assist with commercial, financial, and legal due diligence processes
- Work closely with senior investment professionals across live transactions
- Support portfolio monitoring, performance analysis, and strategic initiatives
Candidate Profile:
- 2–4 years of experience in investment banking (M&A, Leveraged Finance, or Financial Sponsors), or relevant investing roles
- Outstanding technical, analytical, and financial modelling skillset developed in a high-performance IB environment
- Strong understanding of valuation methodologies, fund structures, and cash flow modelling
- High level of intellectual rigour with the ability to analyse complex transactions and datasets
- Fluency in a modern European language is highly desirable, with German particularly advantageous given deal flow exposure
- Detail-oriented, highly organised, and able to manage multiple workstreams under tight timelines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment
Why This Role:
- A clear pathway from investment banking into a top-tier buy-side platform
- Exposure to a diverse range of global secondary transactions
- Close collaboration with experienced senior investors
- Collegial, high-performance culture with strong development and progression opportunities