Investment Associate

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Private Equity business in London seeks an Investment Associate to join their growth-focused team. This role involves identifying investment opportunities, conducting financial analysis, and collaborating with portfolio companies to drive value creation. Candidates should have 5-6 years of corporate finance experience and a passion for the buy side.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of Corporate Finance experience required.
• Experience in M&A with strong financial modelling skills.
• Proven track record in evaluating complex business cases.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess investment opportunities in LMM space.
• Build and interpret detailed financial models for decisions.
• Conduct due diligence and support negotiations.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Quantitative analysis

Education

Corporate Finance experience

Job description

Investment Associate
London
£70,000 - £80,000 DOE

We are working with an exciting Private Equity business with a growth-focused investment portfolio across mainly Education, Healthcare and Tech, specialising in the lower mid-market.Their mission is to partner with exceptional entrepreneurs and SMEs to drive transformational growth.

The Individual:

We are looking for a highly skilled Investment Associate to join their London team.This is an opportunity for a driven professional with 5-6 years of corporate finance experience looking to transition to the buy side within the lower mid-market, to play a pivotal role in identifying, evaluating and executing investment opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and assess investment opportunities in the LMM space, analysing market trends and competitive landscapes.
• Build and interpret detailed financial models to support investment decisions.
• Conduct due diligence, support transaction structuring, and assist with negotiations.
• Collaborate with portfolio companies to drive strategic initiatives, improve performance, and realise value creation plans.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with entrepreneurs, SMEs, advisors, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare high-quality presentation decks and investment committee materials to effectively communicate recommendations.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5-6 years of Corporate Finance experience, with a strong foundation in financial modelling, 3+ years’ experience in M&A, and presentation development.
• Exposure to a deal team with experience in management team meetings
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical abilities, with a proven track record of evaluating complex business cases.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and rapport with entrepreneurs and SME leadership teams.
• A genuine enthusiasm for transitioning to the buy side and contributing to the growth of LMM businesses.

If this position is of interest to you and you fit the requirements of the role then please apply with an updated copy of your CV.

Please note due to volume of applications it is only possible to respond to successful applications.