Attractive salary, bonus and carried interest
London
CL16765
The Opportunity:
Finatal is working with an ambitious and well-capitalised private equity firm seeking to appoint an experienced Investment Partner to its growing London team. The firm invests in high-growth, mid-market businesses and works closely with management teams to accelerate commercial development, international expansion and long-term value creation.
This is a senior leadership appointment offering significant influence across investment strategy, origination, transaction execution and portfolio development. The successful candidate will bring a strong investment track record, an established network and the credibility to originate and lead high-quality transactions while contributing to the continued development of the firm.
Responsibilities:
- Originate proprietary and intermediated investment opportunities through an established network of management teams, advisers and industry relationships
- Lead the evaluation and execution of new investments, taking ownership from initial engagement through due diligence, investment committee approval and completion
- Assess businesses, sectors and management teams with strong commercial judgement and a disciplined approach to risk and returns
- Present and defend investment recommendations to the Investment Committee
- Build trusted relationships with founders, management teams and shareholders throughout the investment process
- Serve as a senior board representative across portfolio companies, supporting management teams on strategy, growth, organisational development and value creation
- Identify and execute organic and acquisitive growth opportunities across the portfolio
- Support exit planning and execution, working closely with management teams and advisers to maximise investment outcomes
- Contribute to the development of the firm’s investment strategy, sector positioning and origination capabilities
- Represent the firm externally with investors, advisers, management teams and the broader private equity community
- Mentor and develop junior members of the investment team, promoting consistently high standards of analysis, judgement and execution
- Contribute more broadly to the leadership, culture and institutional development of the firm
Requirements:
- Significant private equity investment experience, ideally gained within a respected UK or European mid-market investment firm
- A demonstrable track record of originating, leading and completing successful private equity investments
- Strong experience of working with founder-led or entrepreneurial businesses and their management teams
- An established network across management teams, corporate finance advisers, investment banks and the wider deal community
- Excellent commercial judgement, with the ability to identify high-quality businesses and develop compelling investment theses
- Substantial experience supporting portfolio companies at board level and delivering strategic and operational value creation
- Strong technical capability across investment analysis, valuation, transaction structuring and due diligence
- The credibility and communication skills to influence senior internal and external stakeholders
- A collaborative, low-ego and entrepreneurial approach, combined with the ambition to help build and develop a growing private equity platform
- A strong academic record and evidence of sustained professional achievement
- The judgement, integrity and leadership capability expected of a Partner-level appointment
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Investment Partner Leading Mid-Market Private Equity Fund employer: Finatal
Join a dynamic and innovative private equity-backed asset management firm in London, where you will play a pivotal role in executing high-stakes transactions. Our collaborative work culture fosters professional growth, offering you the chance to work closely with senior leadership and external advisers while enhancing your skills in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to excellence, this is an exceptional opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
