Investment Associate (Family office | Private equity)

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

Job summary

A leading European family office is seeking an Investment Associate to join their London team. The role involves sourcing and evaluating investments, conducting thorough financial analyses, and supporting strategic initiatives across existing portfolios. Candidates should have prior M&A experience and a strong analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in M&A investment banking at a leading financial institution.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Self-starter capable of working in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities.
• Conduct financial modelling, valuation analysis, and due diligence.
• Prepare investment committee materials and support internal decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Integrity

Detail-oriented

Intellectual curiosity

Education

18-24 months of experience in M&A investment banking

Job description

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Investment Associate (Family office | Private equity), reading

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Client:

Pearse Partners

Location:

reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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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, infrastructure, and is beginning to expand their portfolio in renewable energy markets.

The ideal candidate would have closed deals across Europe with exposure to the sectors mentioned above.

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 internal decision-making support
• 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 degree of 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