LPO Associate, London (R0136)

KEY PURPOSE:

We are looking for an Associate to join our high performing Investment Team at Coller Capital. You will contribute to all aspects of Equity LP portfolio secondary transactions with responsibility for initial quantitative and qualitative analysis of Equity-focused single-assets, funds, and LP portfolios.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

ANALYSIS

• Conduct fund analysis on Equity-focused funds, and LP portfolios

• Qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate potential transactions including performing detailed sector and company research and analysis

• Work either independently or with a Senior Associate or Vice President to analyse Equity opportunities

• Conduct due diligence and assist with deal execution and transaction management

• Prepare materials for Investment Committee and other internal meetings

• Interact with external consultants and advisers

STRUCTURING AND EXECUTION

• Work with the deal team and Coller’s in-house legal team to prepare and coordinate the execution of NDAs other legal documentation as required

• Assist with closing administration

POST-INVESTMENT MONITORING

• Keep up to date on portfolio performance and address any specific requests for action or approval (for example changes to fund terms)

• Prepare returns forecasts, commentary and other investment information for Coller Capital limited partners meetings and regular portfolio review/as required

• Support and attend external meetings as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential experience:

• 2-3 years of experience in financial services industry (including valuation, fund accounting advisory) or investment banking, private equity/principal investing (including funds of funds, pension fund, family office, investment consulting firms)

· Relevant experience includes but not limited to;

- private equity / direct lending

- special situations

- leveraged finance

- transaction services / debt advisory

- Transactional experience

- Strong analytical abilities with proven track-record of attention to detail

- Solid understanding of fundamental LBO capital structures

- Strong financial and business modelling skills

· Fluent (written and spoken) English

· Strong analytical abilities with proven track-record of attention to detail

· Strong financial analysis (corporate finance, valuation and modelling), writing and presentation skills

Desirable experience:

• Good knowledge of private equity fund accounting and secondary private equity market

• Fund investing experience is highly desirable

Competencies:

• Desire to work with large datasets and complexity

• Ability to process information quickly to formulate a view without complete information

• Naturally meticulous and accuracy obsessed

• Curiousness for wide ranging asset classes and sectors

• Initiative, adaptability and resourcefulness and

• A team player with a strong work ethic

Coller Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are dedicated to complying with all applicable laws of the respective jurisdiction in which we operate.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply and we will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to participate in the application process.

Please let us know if we can make any reasonable adjustments at interview in order to fully support and promote your talent

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary and bonus scheme, we offer private medical insurance and an attractive pension.

For more information about Coller Secondaries, please visit: https://secondariesinstitute.collercapital.com

Please let us know if we can make any reasonable adjustments at interview in order to fully support and promote your talent.