Private Equity Analyst | London

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established private equity investment platform is seeking an Investment Analyst to join its team. This role offers a unique chance to transition from investment banking to the buy-side, focusing on new investments and active portfolio management in the dynamic gaming and entertainment sector. You will support deal teams through the investment lifecycle, build financial models, and conduct market research. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a high-calibre team and contribute to transformative deals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in investment banking or M&A advisory.
• Strong analytical skills with solid financial modelling and valuation experience.

Responsibilities

• Support deal teams across the full investment lifecycle.
• Build detailed financial models and perform valuations.
• Conduct market and competitor research in gaming and digital entertainment.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Modelling

Valuation

Investment Banking

M&A Advisory

Market Research

Job description

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An established private equity investment platform with a strategic focus on the gaming and entertainment sector is seeking an Investment Analyst to join its growing team. Backed by a well-capitalised European investment group, the fund operates with a long-term perspective, investing in scalable businesses across online gaming, tech, and digital entertainment.

This is a rare opportunity to transition from investment banking into the buy-side, working with a high-calibre team on both new investments and active portfolio management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support deal teams across the full investment lifecycle: origination, due diligence, execution, and monitoring
• Build detailed financial models, perform valuations, and contribute to investment committee materials
• Conduct market and competitor research within the global gaming and digital entertainment space
• Work closely with portfolio company management teams on strategic and operational initiatives

Candidate Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in investment banking or M&A advisory
• Strong analytical skills with solid financial modelling and valuation experience
• Demonstrated interest in gaming, tech, or digital sectors
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to work independently and in lean deal teams
• European language skills a plus, but not required

About the Firm

The fund is part of a larger European investment group with a diversified portfolio across energy, tech, and real estate, but with a distinct emphasis on global gaming investments. With a track record of transformative deals and active value creation, they combine the agility of a boutique fund with the resources and firepower of a major institutional platform.