Investment Manager, Successful Lower Mid-Market Private Equity Investor, London, UK

About our client

Our client is an independent, London-based private equity firm that invests in management buyouts across the UK lower mid-market. They have a long and successful track record investing up to £20m in UK based SMEs, partnering with founders and management teams to grow and develop businesses into larger, higher quality, market or sector-leading companies. Their experienced and dynamic team are all based in London, although they invest right across the UK. With a growing portfolio and active deal pipeline, they are looking to add ambitious, high-quality individuals to their investment team who have proven financial and analytical skills and transaction experience in our market segment in the UK.

What the job involves

• Working as part of the investment team to source, evaluate and present potential investments
• Supporting their team to implement the investment process: financial modelling, due diligence, negotiation, and execution
• Taking specific responsibility for workstreams on transactions
• Preparing detailed investment papers detailing the investment case
• Working closely with their portfolio assets post-investment

Who we are looking for

• Transactional experience in their market segment either from within the private equity industry; corporate finance or transaction support/FDD in an accounting firm
• Top academic credentials and professional qualifications (ACA or equivalent qualification desirable)
• Excellent commercial acumen to understand markets and businesses; and strong analytical skills including financial modelling experience
• Strong interpersonal and team working skills which enable you to build rapport with management teams and colleagues
• An ability to thrive in a small entrepreneurial team environment