Investment Associate

Greyhound Capital; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading growth equity firm in London seeks an Investment Associate to join their team. The role involves evaluating investment opportunities, supporting portfolio companies, and contributing to the firm's growth strategy. Ideal candidates have 1-3 years of consulting experience and a strong academic background.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of consulting experience, ideally in commercial due diligence.
• Demonstrated history of high performance.
• International exposure through work or study.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate investment opportunities through commercial due diligence.
• Research markets and support sourcing of investment targets.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and contribute to value creation.

Skills

Problem Solving

Commercial Research & Diligence

Financial Analysis & Valuation

Process Management

Education

Strong academic performance from a leading university

Job description

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Greyhound is an emerging, research-driven growth equity firm founded on the belief that building enduring companies is one of the hardest challenges in business — and only a select few can achieve it. We specialize in identifying these exceptional companies as early as possible and earning the privilege to support them on their journey toward lasting greatness.

As one of the fastest-growing asset classes in private markets, there is an opportunity to build a world-class growth equity firm from the ground up. Our mission is to achieve market leading investment returns through a concentrated portfolio of enduring growth companies. Now investing from our third fund, we’re still in the early stages of our journey, but our vision is clear: to become the preferred partner for companies poised to compound their revenue, profits, and reputation over the long term.

With $1.4B in assets under management on behalf of institutional investors, non-profits, and individuals, we’ve already backed standout companies like Revolut, Guideline, Marqeta, Deliveroo, Brex, Toss, TravelPerk, N26, Weee!, Satispay, DriveWealth and Metronome.

OUR CULTURE AND OPERATING PRINCIPLES

Having studied what builds the most enduring companies, we firmly believe that the success of any business lies in the quality of its people and the firm’s culture. We employ this philosophy when partnering with talented entrepreneurs and equally when building our own business.

We challenge ourselves to set world-class standards and focus on creating meaningful, long-term impact rather than chasing short-term wins or personal recognition. In building our business, we prioritize depth over breadth, committing to doing a select few things exceptionally well and always striving for improvement—whether in ourselves, our team, or the value we deliver.

When faced with challenges, we take a thoughtful, analytical approach, looking beyond quick fixes to deeply understand the problems at hand. Our decisions are guided by data, first principles, and reason, as we build solutions designed to compound over time. We value direct and authentic communication, believing that candid dialogue leads to better decisions. Our teams remain lean and composed of carefully selected individuals who thrive together. By staying resourceful, executing with discipline and focus, we create lasting impact while avoiding wasted effort.

About the company

THE FIRM

Greyhound is an emerging, research-driven growth equity firm founded on the belief that building enduring companies is one of the hardest challenges in business — and only a select few can achieve it. We specialize in identifying these exceptional companies as early as possible and earning the privilege to support them on their journey toward lasting greatness.

As one of the fastest-growing asset classes in private markets, there is an opportunity to build a world-class growth equity firm from the ground up. Our mission is to achieve market leading investment returns through a concentrated portfolio of enduring growth companies. Now investing from our third fund, we’re still in the early stages of our journey, but our vision is clear: to become the preferred partner for companies poised to compound their revenue, profits, and reputation over the long term.

With $1.4B in assets under management on behalf of institutional investors, non-profits, and individuals, we’ve already backed standout companies like Revolut, Guideline, Marqeta, Deliveroo, Brex, Toss, TravelPerk, N26, Weee!, Satispay, DriveWealth and Metronome.

OUR CULTURE AND OPERATING PRINCIPLES

Having studied what builds the most enduring companies, we firmly believe that the success of any business lies in the quality of its people and the firm’s culture. We employ this philosophy when partnering with talented entrepreneurs and equally when building our own business.

We challenge ourselves to set world-class standards and focus on creating meaningful, long-term impact rather than chasing short-term wins or personal recognition. In building our business, we prioritize depth over breadth, committing to doing a select few things exceptionally well and always striving for improvement—whether in ourselves, our team, or the value we deliver.

When faced with challenges, we take a thoughtful, analytical approach, looking beyond quick fixes to deeply understand the problems at hand. Our decisions are guided by data, first principles, and reason, as we build solutions designed to compound over time. We value direct and authentic communication, believing that candid dialogue leads to better decisions. Our teams remain lean and composed of carefully selected individuals who thrive together. By staying resourceful, executing with discipline and focus, we create lasting impact while avoiding wasted effort.

About the role

THE ROLE

We are looking to strengthen our investment team with additional Associate hires. With our latest fund less than half deployed across three growth investments, we are planning to make five additional growth investments over the next 18 months. The new team members will play a key role in shaping new theses, assessing pipeline opportunities, and supporting portfolio companies with select value creation initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone with1–3 years of experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm, who is now looking to transition into a high-impact, entrepreneurial investment environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the deal team in evaluating investment opportunities through commercial due diligence, company data analysis, operating and returns modelling, benchmarking, and valuation analysis
• Shape investment theses by researching markets, trends, and companies; support sourcing by building market maps, ranking target companies, and reaching out to prospects
• Monitor portfolio company performance and contribute to value creation initiatives, especially in growth strategy and organisational development
• Advance Greyhound’s thinking around enduring growth through original research and insight development

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND

• 1–3 years of consulting experience, ideally from firms where you developed strong exposure tocommercial due diligenceand aproblem-solving approachaligned with investment decision-making
• A demonstrated history ofhigh performance, includingpromotion(s)and standout performance reviews
• International exposure, gained through work, study, or personal experience across different countries and cultures
• Strong academic performance from a leading university
• Experience infinance, such as M&A, private equity, or equity research —preferred, not required
• Exposure toentrepreneurial environments, whether through a start-up, side project, or venture building —preferred, not required

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Problem Solving: Ability to tackle complex problems and reach deep insights quickly and rigorously
• Commercial Research & Diligence: Skilled in leading commercial due diligence workstreams, including market sizing, competitive analysis, and business model assessment
• Financial Analysis & Valuation: Strong technical toolkit, including comfort with financial data, operating models, and valuation techniques
• Process Management: Capable of managing workstreams independently while collaborating with teammates to meet deadlines and deliver exceptional results

FIT WITH OUR OPERATING PRINCIPLES

• Set the Bar High(er): Pushes themselves and others to deliver exceptional quality through continuous iteration and improvement
• Thoughtful Problem Solvers: Obsessed with getting to the right answer through data, first principles thinking, and learning new topics quickly
• Build Enduring Growth: Committed to building long-term value through deep, lasting partnerships
• Lean A* Team: Thrives in a fast-moving, flat, and collaborative environment where everyone contributes and takes ownership
• Impact Over Ego or Champagne: Focused on outcomes, not titles or prestige—willing to roll up their sleeves to get things done

By submitting this application, I confirm that all the information given by me in this application for employment and any additional documents attached hereto are true to the best of my knowledge and that I have not wilfully suppressed any material fact. I confirm I have disclosed if applicable any previous employment with Greyhound Capital. I accept that if any of the information given by me in this application is in any way false or incorrect, my application may be rejected, any offer of employment may be withdrawn or my employment with Greyhound Capital may be terminated summarily or I may be dismissed. By submitting this application, I agree that my personal data will be processed in accordance with Greyhound Capital's Candidate Privacy Notice

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst

• Industries

  Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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