Associate (2026) - English, German or French Speakers

Orbit Partners; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advisory firm is looking for an Associate to support Private Equity clients by delivering Senior Advisors and conducting industry research. This role offers a competitive base salary of £40,000 along with bonuses, rapid career progression, and the opportunity to directly impact client success. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, a high-performance mindset, and be fluent in English, with additional language skills a plus. Hybrid work is available alongside a vibrant office environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Rapid career progression

Health and Wellbeing Perks

Hybrid working

Training and development

Qualifications

• Desire to own your work and have a high-performance mindset.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Experience thriving in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Senior Advisors to Private Equity clients.
• Conduct thorough industry research to identify key players.
• Present research findings and recommend relevant advisors.

Skills

Research

Communication

Client Management

Detail oriented

Fluent in English

Fluency in German or French

Job description

We’re now hiring for our 2026 summer graduate intake of English, German and French speakers. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment with direct exposure to Private Equity Investors and industry leading executives.

At Orbit, you’ll be trusted with real responsibility from day one. You’ll take ownership of your work and have a real impact on our clients’ success. Promotion is based on merit, not tenure, and tenacity and initiative are rewarded. If you want to grow quickly in a role that values insight over Excel, apply now!

About us

Orbit Partners is the leading global advisory firm connecting the best Industry Advisors to the best Private Equity Investors for high-impact collaborations. We support our clients in making better-informed investment decisions and building value‑creation angles through collaborating with industry leaders who have the relevant expertise.

Orbit Partners’ international client base includes most tier‑1 Private Equity firms, and we operate globally with offices in London, Paris and New York. We only ever partner with one fund per deal situation. Our focus is on a select group of the most impactful Advisors, who can work in exclusivity with our clients to make a real difference.

The role

As an Associate it will be your responsibility to deliver game‑changing Senior Advisors to our Private Equity clients. Your work has a direct impact on our clients’ ability to compete on landmark private equity deals across key economic sectors.

Your day will be focussed on:

• Research: Quickly and thoroughly understanding industry ecosystems to identify and map the key companies and executives relevant to the deal.
• Communication: Sourcing, interviewing and securing experienced C‑level executives and thought‑leaders as advisors to our clients.
• Client Management: Present research findings to our PE clients and recommend the most relevant advisors for maximum impact on the given deal process.

About you

• You will possess high-performance mindset, a desire to own your work and have a healthy dose of grit.
• You’ll be someone who thrives on constructive feedback, is coachable and driven to grow.
• You will have strong communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• You’ll have experience thriving in a fast‑paced and challenging environment.
• You will be detail oriented and committed to excellence.
• You will be fluent in English and have the right to work in the UK.
• Near‑native fluency in a different language, in particular German or French, will be an advantage.

Whilst prior (internship) experience in a commercial environment, such as consulting, executive search, recruitment, expert network or sales might be helpful in demonstrating your interest in the space, this is not essential.

What we offer in return

• Competitive compensation - a base salary of £40,000, plus bonus.
• Rapid career progression for strong performers - top Associates have been able to earn promotion to Senior Associate in as little as 9 months.
• Exceptional exposure: opportunity to learn directly from leading industry executives and senior PE professionals.
• The ability to make a meaningful impact to our clients and your team from the start.
• Training and development: a clear roadmap for success, encompassing internal and external training sessions, targeted personal development support, a mentor programme and coaching‑based management.
• Purpose and connection: team collaboration activities and meaningful, regular corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
• Access to incentives: immediate access to uncapped bonus based on individual contribution, and team and company incentives after 3 months.
• Health and Wellbeing Perks: Holiday leave increasing with tenure, private medical insurance, plus access to a range of health and wellbeing benefits including funded gyms and online classes.
• Hybrid working and premium office space: enjoy the ability to work on a hybrid basis up to 2 days per week post‑probation, alongside access to a fully serviced office in Fitzrovia.