Asset Management Analyst

Global University Systems (GUS); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Season ticket loan

Eye care vouchers

Training & development

Staff discount

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Global University Systems (GUS) is seeking an Analyst - Asset Management (Private Equity) to drive value creation across an international portfolio. The role targets 2–4 years of post-graduate experience and offers exposure to investment strategy, portfolio management, and senior stakeholder decision-making.

You will build financial models, monitor KPIs, support acquisitions, and prepare materials for boards and investors.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' post-graduate experience within Private Equity, Investment Banking, Transaction Services, Strategy Consulting, Asset Management, or Big Four Deals Advisory.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Comfortable working with complex data and translating insights into commercial recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyse portfolio company performance and identify value creation opportunities.
• Build financial models, forecasts, and investment analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Monitor financial and operational KPIs across portfolio businesses.
• Support acquisitions, due diligence, integrations, and transformation initiatives.
• Prepare board papers, investment committee materials, and investor reporting.
• Conduct market, sector, and competitor research to inform investment decisions.
• Partner closely with portfolio management teams and senior leaders across the Group.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Finance/Economics/Business/Accounting/Mathematics)

Job description

Analyst - Asset Management (Private Equity)

Join Global University Systems' Asset Management team and play a key role in driving value creation across a diverse international portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional with 2-4 years' post-graduate experience to gain exposure to investment strategy, portfolio management, M&A activity, and senior stakeholder decision-making.

Global University Systems (GUS) is an international education group that empowers students to transform their lives through education. We believe education drives careers, lives, and society forward, enabling a brighter and more sustainable future for all. Our institutions offer the broadest range of industry-relevant skills through inclusive, accessible and digital-first learning.

What You'll Be Doing

• Analyse portfolio company performance and identify value creation opportunities.

• Build financial models, forecasts, and investment analysis to support strategic decisions.

• Monitor financial and operational KPIs across portfolio businesses.

• Support acquisitions, due diligence, integrations, and transformation initiatives.

• Prepare board papers, investment committee materials, and investor reporting.

• Conduct market, sector, and competitor research to inform investment decisions.

• Partner closely with portfolio management teams and senior leaders across the Group.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related discipline.

• 2-4 years' experience within Private Equity, Investment Banking, Transaction Services, Strategy Consulting, Asset Management, or Big Four Deals Advisory.

• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.

• Comfortable working with complex data and translating insights into commercial recommendations.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Desirable

• MBA from a leading business school.

• CFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification.

• Exposure to portfolio management, principal investing, M&A, or value creation programmes.

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays- time to rest, recharge, and balance life beyond work.

• Hybrid working - most roles offer hybrid or flexible arrangements to support work-life balance.

• Contributory Pension Scheme - 5% personal contribution & 3% Company contribution, so you can build long-term financial security with added benefits of the company contributions.

• Private Medical Insurance (T&C's apply) - prioritising your wellbeing with speedy access to healthcare whenever you need support.

• Season Ticket Loan (T&C's apply) - spreadthe cost of your commute with an interest‑free travel loan.

• Eye Care Vouchers - support for regular eye tests and essential eyewear.

• Training & Development opportunities (T&C's apply) - access to short courses via FutureLearn and Group-wide professional development programmes.

• Staff Discount Scheme - via My Rewards Hub, from various retailers – Fashion, Grocery, Health & Beauty, Travel, Automotive, Furniture, Dining, Sports and Leisure, Electronics, etc

• Employee Assistance Programme - confidential support for your wellbeing, whenever you need it.

• Refer a Friend Scheme for staff members (T&C's apply) - earn rewards for helping us bring great talent into the team

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue for the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success in your job search.

GUSis an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

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