Private Equity Principal - Technology Sector in London

Private Equity Principal - Technology Sector

Principal – European Private Equity Fund (Technology Sector) - London

Our client, a European Private Equity fund specialising in investments in leading technology companies, is seeking an experienced Principal to join their investment team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate to develop and execute investment strategies, and negotiate transactions with target companies.
• Source and take the lead on investment opportunities.
• Monitor portfolio financial performance and work closely with management teams to ensure strategic alignment and growth whilst driving value creation and operational excellence.
• Manage, mentor, and develop junior team members across multiple roles.
• Clear and structured path to partner within the firm.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of investment experience, ideally within growth equity or private equity, with a background in investment banking or consulting.
• Strong experience within the technology sector is essential.
• Proven ability to manage and guide junior team members, ensuring high-quality output and development.
• Exceptional academic background (degree-level education in a relevant field) and a solid foundation of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to thrive in a global, collaborative environment.
• Extensive transaction experience gained within a top-tier growth equity or private equity firm.
• Highly ambitious, entrepreneurial, and self-motivated, with strong judgment and the ability to anticipate the needs of the team.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals