VC Associate @ Greyhound Capital in London, England

We are looking to strengthen our investment team with additional Associate hires. With our latest fund less than half deployed across three growth investments, we are planning to make five additional growth investments over the next 18 months. The new team members will play a key role in shaping new theses, assessing pipeline opportunities, and supporting portfolio companies with select value creation initiatives. This role is ideal for someone with 1–3 years of experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm, who is now looking to transition into a high-impact, entrepreneurial investment environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the deal team in evaluating investment opportunities through commercial due diligence, company data analysis, operating and returns modelling, benchmarking, and valuation analysis.
• Shape investment theses by researching markets, trends, and companies; support sourcing by building market maps, ranking target companies, and reaching out to prospects.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and contribute to value creation initiatives, especially in growth strategy and organisational development.
• Advance Greyhound’s thinking around enduring growth through original research and insight development.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND

• 1–3 years of consulting experience, ideally from firms like McKinsey, BCG, Bain, LEK, or OC&C, where you developed strong exposure to commercial due diligence and a problem-solving approach aligned with investment decision-making.
• A demonstrated history of high performance, including promotions and standout performance reviews.
• International exposure, gained through work, study, or personal experience across different countries and cultures.
• Strong academic achievements, having graduated in the top quartile of your class (or equivalent distinction).
• Experience in finance, such as M&A, private equity, or equity research – preferred, not required.
• Exposure to entrepreneurial environments, whether through a start-up, side project, or venture building – preferred, not required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Problem Solving: Ability to tackle complex problems and reach deep insights quickly and rigorously.
• Commercial Research & Diligence: Skilled in leading commercial due diligence workstreams, including market sizing, competitive analysis, and business model assessment.
• Financial Analysis & Valuation: Strong technical toolkit, including comfort with financial data, operating models, and valuation techniques.
• Process Management: Capable of managing workstreams independently while collaborating with teammates to meet deadlines and deliver exceptional results.

FIT WITH OUR OPERATING PRINCIPLES

• Set the Bar High(er): Pushes themselves and others to deliver exceptional quality through continuous iteration and improvement.
• Thoughtful Problem Solvers: Obsessed with getting to the right answer through data, first principles thinking, and learning new topics quickly.
• Build Enduring Growth: Committed to building long-term value through deep, lasting partnerships.
• Lean A* Team: Thrives in a fast-moving, flat, and collaborative environment where everyone contributes and takes ownership.
• Impact Over Ego or Champagne: Focused on outcomes, not titles or prestige—willing to roll up their sleeves to get things done.