The Opportunity:
Finatal are partnered with a fantastic, high growth private equity fund which focuses on buyout investments in the mid/lower-mid market. They have a fantastic AUM:headcount ratio, and plenty of dry powder. They are anticipating a very busy few years, and are looking to add an Associate to the team to support end-to-end on new deals, portfolio management and sourcing. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a high calibre but down-to-earth team within an established but growing platform.
Responsibilities:
- Origination: assisting with industry research, market analysis and proactively identifying potential opportunities; conducting preliminary diligence.
- Execution: assisting with a view to eventually leading on all diligence streams; building financial models; analysing various materials to develop and consolidate investment theses; building and maintaining relationships with incumbent management teams; conducting meetings with various advisors; compiling IC materials.
- Portfolio management: monitoring performance of existing portfolio businesses; engaging with management teams and contributing to strategic planning; supporting and implementing value creation initiatives (organic and inorganic growth).
- Working closely with senior members of the team across the full spectrum of deal-related activities.
Requirements:
- 2-5 years experience in top-tier investment bank, or within M&A at big four/equivalent. Some time in strategy/CDD a bonus but not essential.
- An exceptional academic track record from top-ranked institution.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
- Ambitious, adaptable mindset.
- An additional European language is a plus. (Please note that the fund likely cannot sponsor visas for this opportunity).