Investment Associate – FIG-Focused Private Equity Fund

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity fund in Slough is searching for an Investment Associate with 2-6 years of experience in Investment Banking or Private Equity. This role involves evaluating investments, conducting due diligence, and collaborating on deal processes, providing broad exposure across the full deal lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Strategy Consulting.
• Strong financial modelling skills are essential.
• Interest in financial institutions and regulatory environments is critical.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute new investments across Europe within FIG.
• Conduct detailed due diligence, including market analysis.
• Collaborate across origination, deal execution, and exit planning processes.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical capabilities

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Presentation skills

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Investment Associate – FIG-Focused Private Equity Fund, slough

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Client:

Altus Partners

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

THE SEARCH:

Altus Partners is exclusively partnering with a leading private equity fund specialising in investments across the Financial Services space, with a Pan-European mandate. With a proven track record of partnering with management teams to unlock growth, the fund operates across the European mid-market with a focus on broad sector coverage.

The firm is now looking to expand its investment team with the addition of an Associate, offering the opportunity to work closely with senior professionals on deal origination, execution, and portfolio management. The role provides broad exposure across the full deal lifecycle in a high performing, sector focused platform.

THE ROLE:

• Take a hands-on role in evaluating and executing new investments across Europe within the FIG space.
• Build and review financial models, undertake valuation work, and contribute to investment committee materials.
• Conduct detailed due diligence, including market analysis, competitive positioning, and regulatory assessment.
• Support portfolio monitoring activities, working closely with management teams and operating partners to drive value creation.
• Collaborate across origination, deal execution, and exit planning processes.
• Maintain market intelligence on FIG trends, competitors, and M&A activity.

THE REQUIREMENTS:

• 2–6 years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Strategy Consulting, with some exposure to FIG transactions.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities.
• Demonstrable interest in financial institutions and the regulatory environment.
• Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to assess business models and value drivers.
• Highly motivated, collaborative team player with strong communication and presentation skills.