Investment Associate (Family office | Private equity)

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent family office is seeking an Investment Associate to join their team in Basildon. The ideal candidate will manage private and public investments, engaging in financial analysis and market research, with a focus on expanding into renewable energy markets. Candidates with M&A experience in investment banking are preferred.

Qualifications

• 18-24 months of experience in M&A investment banking.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Self-starter capable of working in a lean environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities.
• Conduct financial modelling and due diligence on investments.
• Prepare investment committee materials for decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Attention to detail

Job description

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Investment Associate (Family office | Private equity), Basildon

Client:

Pearse Partners

Location:

Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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4

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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.

The ideal candidate would have closed deals across Europe with exposure to these sectors.

Our client is willing to sponsor candidates; however, they will not relocate professionals.

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

• 18-24 months 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

Demonstrated interest in principal investing, private equity, or asset management.