Investment Analyst – Entrepreneurial Private Equity Firm (Sport & Media)

Cornell Search; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity firm in London is looking for an Investment Analyst to join their team. The role offers exposure to the entire investment lifecycle and direct collaboration with senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience and strong financial modelling skills. This opportunity promotes professional growth in a close-knit, entrepreneurial environment.

Benefits

Direct exposure to senior decision-makers

Clear opportunities for professional growth

Entrepreneurial team environment

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in investment banking, corporate finance, consulting, or a similar analytical role.
• Strong grasp of accounting fundamentals is beneficial.
• Comfortable interpreting financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team members in sourcing and evaluating new investment opportunities.
• Contribute to due diligence processes, market research, and competitive analysis.
• Assist in developing investment papers and presentations for the Investment Committee.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and support value-creation initiatives.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Understanding of financial statements

Emotional intelligence

Proactive mindset

Interest in high-growth sectors (consumer, media, technology)

Education

Accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CFA or equivalent)

Job description

Cornell are delighted to be supporting an entrepreneurial, London-based private equity firm in their search for an Investment Analyst to join their growing team.

The firm primarily targets early-stage B2B businesses across high-growth sectors, with a particular focus on industries at the intersection of consumer, media, and technology. They back ambitious management teams and work closely with portfolio companies to scale revenues and drive operational improvement.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, technically strong individual to gain exposure to all aspects of the investment lifecycle, from origination through to exit, and to work directly with senior leadership in a collaborative and fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior team members in sourcing and evaluating new investment opportunities.
• Contribute to due diligence processes, market research, and competitive analysis.
• Assist in developing investment papers and presentations for the Investment Committee.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and support value-creation initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• 1-3 years’ experience in investment banking, corporate finance, consulting, or a similar analytical role
• Accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CFA or equivalent) or strong grasp of accounting fundamentals is beneficial
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills; comfortable interpreting financial statements
• High levels of intellectual curiosity and emotional intelligence
• Proactive, team-oriented mindset, with the ability to thrive in a small, entrepreneurial setting
• Interest in high-growth sectors at the intersection of consumer, media, and technology is advantageous

Culture & Benefits

• Entrepreneurial, close-knit team environment.
• Direct exposure to senior decision-makers and portfolio company management teams.
• Clear opportunities for professional growth and progression.

If you’re looking for a unique opportunity to develop your career in private equity within a collaborative and high-growth environment, we’d love to hear from you!

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