Investment Associate

Pearse Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Analyst or Investment Associate to join their London-based investment team. This role presents a unique opportunity for early-career professionals looking to transition from M&A investment banking to principal investing. The position offers substantial exposure to diverse asset classes, focusing on private investments and fund commitments globally. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, financial modelling expertise, and fluency in a Nordic language is highly desirable. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will significantly impact strategic investment decisions.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of M&A investment banking experience at a leading financial institution.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing and executing investment opportunities.
• Conduct financial modelling and valuation analysis.

Skills

M&A investment banking

Financial modelling

Valuation analysis

Due diligence

Market research

Analytical skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in a Nordic language

Job description

We are working with a European family office to place an investment professional into their London-based team. The family office has a strong record in industrials and infrastructure and is beginning to expand their portfolio into renewable energy markets.

Position Summary

The family office seeks to hire a talented Senior Analyst or Investment Associate to join its London investment team. This is a unique opportunity for an early-career professional with a strong background in M&A investment banking to transition into principal investing. The role offers significant exposure across asset classes, focusing on direct private investments and fund commitments globally. Fluency in a Nordic language is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing, evaluating, and executing private and public investment opportunities
• Conduct financial modelling, valuation analysis, and due diligence on potential investments
• Prepare investment committee materials and support internal decision-making
• Perform market, sector, and competitive research to support investment theses
• Engage with fund managers and co-investment partners as part of the firm’s private markets strategy
• Support portfolio monitoring and contribute to strategic initiatives across existing holdings

Key Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in M&A investment banking at a leading financial institution
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills; detail-oriented with sound judgment
• High integrity, intellectual curiosity, and a long-term investment mindset
• Self-starter capable of working in a lean, entrepreneurial environment
• Fluent in English; fluency in a Nordic language (e.g., Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, or Finnish) is highly desirable