Investment Associate

Vwa Ltd; West End; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Vwa Ltd. is seeking an Investment Associate in the West End. The role focuses on building advanced financial models (DCF, LBO, M&A, project finance), conducting valuation and scenario analysis, and providing insights for client presentations and internal decision-making.

You will review junior work, translate outputs into clear materials, and coordinate due diligence across live transactions. Ideal candidates have strong investment banking interest, transaction experience, and excellent

Qualifications

• Strong interest in investment banking with renewable energy focus.
• Proven experience in transaction execution and deal support.
• Fluent in English; additional languages desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead advanced financial models (DCF, LBO, M&A, project finance).
• Perform valuation and scenario analysis to support strategic advice and deal execution.
• Review and enhance models to align with best practices and ensure consistency.
• Translate outputs into clear client materials and internal insights.
• Prepare pitch books, investment memoranda, and board presentations.
• Coordinate due diligence and manage key workstreams across live transactions.
• Support origination through market analysis and relationship development in renewables.

Skills

Advanced financial modelling

Valuation & scenario analysis

Stakeholder communication

Transaction execution support

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Investment Associate

• Financial Services
• Permanent
• Up to £70K, plus benefits
• Hybrid - 1 day WFH
• West End
• 3-InvAsso/RvF

About the Client:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading independent financial advisory and investment house. Our client specialises in renewable energy and energy transition technologies. This is a fantastic opportunity to support this growing and dynamic team; you will learn, work hard, and be paid for it!

About the Investment Associate Role:

• Building and leading advanced financial models (DCF, LBO, M&A, project finance), ensuring accuracy and commercial relevance.
• Performing valuation and scenario analysis to support strategic advice and deal execution.
• Reviewing and enhancing models prepared by junior team members, ensuring consistency with best practices.
• Translating financial outputs into clear, actionable insights for client presentations and internal decision-making.
• Preparing high-quality client materials, including pitch books, investment memoranda, and board presentations.
• Coordinating due diligence and manage key workstreams across live transactions.
• Supporting origination through market analysis, tailored pitches, and relationship development in the renewable energy sector.

The successful Investment Associate will have:

• Strong interest in investment banking with solid understanding of renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Proven transaction experience from investment banking, consulting, corporate finance, or relevant industry roles.
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills; excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Thrives under pressure in fast-paced, team-oriented environments.
• Comfortable engaging senior stakeholders with clear, confident communication.
• Self-starter with a proactive mindset and strong ownership of work.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages highly desirable.

Additional details:

• Full-time, permanent role
• 9am - 6pm core hours
• Hybrid working arrangement - 1 day WFH
• Up to £70K, dependent on experience + competitive benefits