Investment Associate

ACL Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment group in London is seeking an Associate to join their investment team. This position involves executing buy-side investments, building financial models, and performing due diligence across various sectors. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in private equity or investment banking, showcasing strong analytical skills and a generalist profile. This role offers broad responsibilities in a fast-paced, lean environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in private equity, investing, or IB + MBB background.
• Comfortable operating in a lean, fast-paced environment.
• Generalist profile with exposure to multiple sectors.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of buy-side investments across diversified sectors.
• Build and review financial models (LBO, valuation, scenario analysis).
• Conduct commercial, financial and strategic due diligence.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Buy-side deal exposure

Job description

Associate – Generalist Private Investments | London

My client, a well-capitalised global investment group, is looking to hire an Associate to join their growing London-based investment team.

The role sits within a lean, hands-on team with exposure across direct investments and asset management, offering broad responsibility and end-to-end deal involvement across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support execution of buy-side investments across diversified sectors
• Build and review financial models (LBO, valuation, scenario analysis)
• Conduct commercial, financial and strategic due diligence
• Prepare investment memos and IC materials

Key Requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience in private equity, investing, or IB + MBB background
• Demonstrated buy-side deal exposure (not purely advisory)
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skillset
• Generalist profile with exposure to multiple sectors (non-Real Estate)
• Comfortable operating in a lean, fast-paced environment
• Exposure to ESG / sustainability considerations within investments is a plus