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

Cornell Search; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity firm in London is seeking an Investment Analyst to support sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in finance-related roles and accounting knowledge. This position offers exposure to all aspects of the investment lifecycle in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, providing clear opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Entrepreneurial team environment

Direct exposure to senior decision-makers

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

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

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 and analytical skills

Ability to interpret financial statements

Intellectual curiosity

Emotional intelligence

Proactive mindset

Team-oriented mindset

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!

If you don\'t hear from us within the next two weeks, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.