Growth Equity Associate – Financial Services

Brock & Decker; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Brock & Decker in London is seeking an Associate to join its Growth Equity team focused on Financial Institutions and Financial Services across international markets. You will engage in opportunities from initial evaluation through portfolio support, with emphasis on digitisation and technology-enabled businesses.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of relevant experience, preferably from Tier 1 Investment Banking or Growth Equity, and strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills to

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant experience, ideally in Tier 1 Investment Banking – FIG / Financial Institutions M&A.
• Growth Equity or Private Equity experience with exposure to Financial Services, FinTech or tech-enabled businesses.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and evaluating new investment opportunities across Financial Services and FinTech.
• Conducting detailed company, sector and market analysis.
• Building financial models, performing valuations and investment return analyses.
• Preparing investment committee materials and recommendations.
• Working with management teams and advisers through transaction processes.
• Monitoring portfolio performance and supporting value creation initiatives.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Analytical skills

Job description

We are working with a Growth Equity investment firm in London that is looking to hire an Associate to join its Financial Institutions / Financial Services investment team.

Following a recent capital raise, the team is actively looking to deploy capital into high-growth, asset-light and technology-enabled Financial Services businesses across international markets.

The strategy focuses on businesses benefiting from the continued digitisation of financial services, including areas such as FinTech, payments, financial infrastructure, digital banking, InsurTech, lending and wealth technology.

The Role

The Associate will work across the full investment lifecycle, including:

• Identifying and evaluating new investment opportunities across Financial Services and FinTech
• Conducting detailed company, sector and market analysis
• Building and reviewing financial models, valuation analyses and investment return scenarios
• Assessing business models, growth drivers, unit economics and competitive positioning
• Supporting commercial, financial and operational due diligence
• Preparing investment committee materials and investment recommendations
• Working closely with management teams, advisers and other stakeholders throughout transaction processes
• Supporting portfolio companies on strategic initiatives, growth opportunities and value creation
• Monitoring existing investments and portfolio performance
• Developing investment theses across emerging themes within Financial Services

Candidate Profile

The team is looking for high-calibre candidates with approximately 2–4 years of relevant experience, ideally from one of the following backgrounds:

• Tier 1 Investment Banking – FIG / Financial Institutions M&A
• Growth Equity or Private Equity, ideally with exposure to Financial Services, FinTech or technology-enabled businesses
• Strong transaction experience with excellent financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills

Candidates should also demonstrate:

• Strong understanding of Financial Services business models
• Genuine interest in FinTech and technology-enabled financial businesses
• Ability to assess growth potential, competitive positioning and investment returns
• Excellent commercial judgement and intellectual curiosity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a small, entrepreneurial investment team
• International outlook and an interest in investing across multiple markets

Investment Focus

The strategy primarily targets high-growth, asset-light Financial Services businesses where technology is driving structural change.