Associate

Eccleston Park Capital Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eccleston Park Capital Group is seeking an experienced Associate to originate and execute high-quality transactions, manage senior client relationships, and shape the firm’s market strategy in the UK and Europe. The successful candidate will work closely with partners, investors, and clients, driving growth and enhancing the firm's presence across cross-border markets.

This role rewards strategic thinking, disciplined execution, and strong negotiation skills within a private equity and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in private equity, M&A, or corporate finance.
• Proven origination, underwriting, and execution capabilities.
• Strong financial analysis and valuation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Originate transactions and contribute to mandate fulfillment.
• Support transaction execution including financial analysis and structuring.
• Build senior-level relationships with clients and intermediaries.
• Contribute to firm growth and strategic development.

Skills

Origination

Underwriting

Valuation

Deal execution

Negotiation

Relationship management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are an award-winning private investment and advisory group strategically positioned towards UK and Europe, integrating deep sector knowledge, substantial transaction experience, and proprietary portfolio access across cross-border markets, with a focus on private equity and credit, taking a selective, research-driven approach to targets within the group's areas of expertise.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Associate to expand our diversified platform. The successful candidate will originate and execute high-quality transactions, manage senior client relationships, and shape the firm’s market strategy. This role involves working closely with the firm’s partners, investors, and clients, driving growth and enhancing the firm’s market presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the firm’s market strategy in line with broader business objectives.
• Originate transactions in accordance with defined mandate parameters.
• Assist in transaction execution, including financial analysis, valuation, structuring, negotiation, and stakeholder management.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with corporate clients, investors, and intermediaries.
• Contribute to the overall growth and strategic development of the firm.

Candidate Profile

• 3+ years of experience in private equity, M&A, or corporate finance.
• Demonstrated origination, underwriting, and strategic execution capabilities.
• Strong technical expertise in financial analysis, valuation, transaction structuring, and negotiation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Entrepreneurial and strategic mindset, with the capability of balancing long-term vision with disciplined execution.