Private Equity Associate

A leading European private equity firm is looking to add an exceptional Associate to its London-based investment team. With a strong track record of partnering with management teams to drive growth, the firm focuses on control-oriented investments in the consumer, healthcare, industrial, engineering, and business services sectors. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established platform with a hands-on, operational approach to value creation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support all aspects of the deal process, including origination, due diligence, financial modelling, valuation, and execution
• Conduct in-depth market and industry research to identify investment opportunities
• Build and maintain detailed financial models and investment memos
• Work closely with portfolio companies to support value creation initiatives post-investment
• Collaborate with senior team members and operating partners on strategic initiatives
• Prepare materials for internal investment committee presentations and LP reporting

Key Requirements:

• 2–4 years of experience in investment banking, strategy consulting, or private equity
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• Solid understanding of M&A processes and leveraged buyouts
• Commercial mindset with an interest in operational value creation
• Excellent academic background
• European language skills are a plus but not required

If you’re a driven investment professional looking to take the next step in private equity, we’d love to hear from you.