Analyst, Secondaries in London

Pantheon has been at the forefront of private markets investing for more than 40 years, earning a reputation for an innovative approach to investing in secondaries, co-investments, and primary fund investments, as well as capital formation across commingled funds, evergreen vehicles and customized solutions. Our specialist investment capabilities span multiple strategies across private equity, infrastructure and real assets, and private credit. Through our collaborative and committed culture, we find new ways to solve complex problems together and deliver innovative investment opportunities across private markets. Pantheon currently manages approximately $82.3 billion in AUM across all its strategies, serving more than 750 institutional and 638 private wealth clients worldwide.

Purpose of the Position

The position is for an investment professional on the European Secondaries Investment Team; based in London and reporting to either a VP or a Principal on the team. The individual will provide support to the senior members of the team by working on secondary transaction opportunities, as well as any other investment related initiatives that are undertaken over time. The role will be evenly split across both GP-led and LP-led secondaries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to global teams and support the execution of investment opportunities across Panton’s platform as appropriate.
• Support the secondary team on financial modelling and assessment of private equity secondary investment opportunities including, providing support in relation to the management of flow of diligence materials received, preparing for and contributing to diligence calls, supporting transaction due diligence, helping with the preparation of the investment recommendations and participating in the discussion of the opportunity at the Global Secondary meetings as well as Secondary Investment Committee.
• Construct personal opinions around various investment opportunities, with an ability and desire to consider the merits and considerations of investment types.
• Support other more senior team members on deal negotiations and deal completion.
• Monitor the evolution and performance of completed transactions as well as selected Private Equity Funds across the European Private Equity market.
• Respond to Client Service requests and support other secondaries business development and origination initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and Pantheon policy (including reporting compliance risks and maintaining appropriate standards of conduct).

Knowledge and Experience Required:

• Prior financial analysis and valuation modelling experience required, built either in a principal investment firm or investment bank.
• A self-starter with an ability to think creatively to solve problems and find solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and promote and demonstrate a positive, team-first attitude.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines with limited supervision and to manage workloads efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Outstanding knowledge of Microsoft applications, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion.
• Knowledge of one or more European languages is advantageous, but not essential.

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. You may be required to perform other job-related duties as reasonably requested by your manager.

Pantheon is an Equal Opportunities employer, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align we’d still encourage you to apply.