Senior Investment Analyst - Private Equity - eFinancialCareers in London

We are looking to hire a Senior Investment Analyst to join a high-calibre private equity investment team, a principal-based investment platform focused on lower middle market independent sponsor investments, co-investments and continuation vehicles, alongside an emerging manager fund commitment strategy. Given the significant volume of high-quality deal flow we are actively reviewing in the independent sponsor strategy, we are looking to expand capacity and strengthen our execution depth across multiple ongoing investment processes.

The Analyst will join a lean, two person independent sponsor focused deal team to support with the evaluation, execution and ongoing monitoring of private markets investments, with a focus on single-asset independent sponsor transactions, co-investments and continuation vehicles. The role will contribute across financial analysis, due diligence, transaction execution and creation of investment materials, while exercising strong commercial judgement within a disciplined, institutional investment framework.

Key responsibilities

• Investment analysis and deal evaluation
• Support the assessment of new investment opportunities across independent sponsors, co-investments and continuation vehicles, including review of business quality, investment strategy, transaction structure, valuation and key risks.
• Analyse financial performance, historical trends and key value drivers to form clear, well-supported views on investment attractiveness.
• Review investment theses, downside protections, return scenarios and key sensitivities.
• Develop a strong understanding of transaction structures, alignment of interest, governance rights, manager quality and exit considerations.
• Assess the relative attractiveness of opportunities in the context of portfolio construction, risk concentration and strategic fit.

Financial modelling and valuation

• Build and maintain robust financial models, including three-statement models, to assess company performance, liquidity, capital structure and investment returns.
• Perform valuation analysis using relevant methodologies, including comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, discounted cash flow analysis and leveraged buyout-style return frameworks where appropriate.

Due diligence and execution

• Support and, where appropriate, help lead live transaction execution by coordinating due diligence workstreams and managing process timelines.
• Review diligence materials, data rooms, management presentations, third-party reports and legal documentation to identify key issues and areas for further analysis.
• Prepare questions for management teams, sponsors, advisers and other counterparties, and distil outputs from diligence calls and meetings into clear investment conclusions.
• Assist in negotiating and progressing internal approval materials, transaction documentation and closing processes.

Investment materials and committee support

• Prepare high-quality investment memoranda and presentation materials for internal review and investment committee discussions.
• Present analysis clearly and concisely, with focus on the key commercial drivers, risks, mitigants and recommendation rationale.
• Maintain organised, audit-ready records of analysis, diligence findings and investment decisions.
• Contribute to a disciplined and repeatable decision-making process grounded in clear documentation and strong investment judgement.

Portfolio monitoring and asset support

• Support ongoing monitoring of existing investments through review of financial performance, portfolio developments, liquidity, value creation progress and realised/unrealised returns.
• Track portfolio company developments, sponsor activity, refinancing events, continuation outcomes and exit opportunities.
• Update models, valuations and internal reporting materials as new information becomes available.
• Assist in monitoring manager performance and broader portfolio exposures across the platform.

Market research and relationship support

• Conduct market, sector, manager and sponsor research to support origination and investment screening.
• Build familiarity with the emerging manager landscape, independent sponsor market, co-investment opportunities and GP-led / continuation vehicle structures.
• Support senior team members in maintaining productive relationships with managers, sponsors, advisers and broader market participants.
• Contribute to the development of the platform’s network and market intelligence across relevant private markets segments.

Success measures (illustrative)

• High-quality analytical output that is accurate, thoughtful and delivered on a timely basis.
• Strong financial models and valuation work that can be relied upon in live investment processes.
• Effective contribution across multiple concurrent diligence and execution workstreams.
• Clear evidence of sound judgement, deal acumen and a strong understanding of transaction dynamics and manager assessment.
• Professional, well-structured written materials and dependable support to senior investors throughout the investment process.
• Positive contribution to a collaborative, high-performing and process-oriented team culture.

Required experience

• 1–2 years’ experience in investment banking, direct private equity or a closely related investment environment.
• Strong exposure to private markets transactions, with evidence of having seen multiple deals through a full process and developed credible execution judgement.
• Demonstrable deal acumen and commercial awareness, with the ability to identify key value drivers, risks and structural considerations.
• Experience preparing investment materials and conducting detailed financial and commercial analysis in a rigorous, institutional setting.
• Strong academic credentials and a clear interest in private markets investing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesise information into clear, decision-useful outputs.
• High attention to detail, strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

• Investment acumen: Good knowledge of private equity, particularly lower middle market buyout and growth equity strategies, together with a sound understanding of the private equity fund lifecycle.
• Institutional framework: Experience operating in an institutional, process-oriented investment environment, with appreciation for rigorous due diligence, operational best practices and a fiduciary mindset.
• Analytical skills: Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities, including proficiency in valuation modelling, risk assessment and performance monitoring.
• Collaborative, high EQ and low ego mindset: A collaborative and team-oriented approach is essential to success in this role and within this developing platform. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a consensus-led environment, contributing positively to group decision-making in a small deal team and bringing maturity, humility and sound judgement.
• Strategic communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex investment analysis, recommendations and findings clearly to stakeholders at different levels.

Technical proficiency

• Strong financial modelling capability, including three-statement modelling.
• Good valuation skills across comparable companies, precedent transactions and DCF analysis; ability to build return models and sensitise key assumptions.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Comfort working with financial statements, transaction materials, legal documents and diligence reports.

Beneficial: familiarity with private equity transaction structures, LBO concepts, co-investments, continuation vehicles and emerging manager investing.