A prestigious European private equity firm is seeking a high-calibre Investment Associate to join its London office. With a proven track record of executing transformational investments across European geographies, the firm specialises in majority stake lower-mid-market investments. It’s current proposition is quite focused: it partners with management-owned businesses in fragmented, growing services markets and uses a buy-and-build / platform strategy to scale them.
The Role:
As an Investment Associate, you will be an integral part of a high-performing team, actively involved across the full investment lifecycle - from origination to execution and post-deal value creation. Responsibilities will include:
- Deal Sourcing & Evaluation: Assisting in the identification and initial screening of new investment opportunities, building investment theses, and conducting market and competitor analysis.
- Financial Modelling & Valuation: Building and maintaining detailed financial models, performing valuation analyses (DCF, LBO, comparables), and stress-testing scenarios.
- Due Diligence & Deal Execution: Leading workstreams within due diligence processes, coordinating third-party advisors, preparing investment committee materials, and supporting negotiations and execution.
- Portfolio Company Support: Working closely with management teams to monitor performance, implement strategic initiatives, and support value creation across the portfolio.
- Stakeholder & Internal Communications: Preparing internal reports and updates for senior stakeholders, board materials, and liaising with advisors, consultants, and co-investors.
The client is looking for a driven and commercially minded individual with strong analytical rigour and a passion for private equity investing. The successful candidate will have:
- Experience at a lower-mid market private equity fund, with a demonstrable track record of involvement in successful transactions.
- Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills.
- Strong understanding of the end-to-end deal process and portfolio management principles.
- A collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-performance culture.
This is a unique opportunity to step into a high profile investment platform, gaining exposure to complex deals with significant scale, while working closely with seasoned investors and industry leaders.
- A highly competitive salary and benefits package is available including carry.
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Investment Associate - Private Equity employer: SJC Partners Limited
SJC Partners is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where you can thrive in a genuinely advisory-led role within a leading Debt Advisory team. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to engage with sophisticated sponsors and high-quality transactions, while benefiting from a collaborative culture that encourages professional development and innovation. Join us to be part of a market-leading firm that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations in the exciting world of leveraged finance.
