Investment Associate, GPMS

Patria Investments; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Patria Investments in Europe is seeking an experienced Associate to join the GPMS European team, based in Edinburgh or London. You will evaluate private equity opportunities, manage transaction work across the lifecycle, and contribute to origination and fundraising under senior guidance.

Fluent English is required; working knowledge of German is a plus. You will lead deal execution, manage GP relationships, mentor juniors, and prepare client materials while helping shape growth strategies for

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading the full indirect private equity transaction lifecycle.
• Fluent English; working knowledge of German is a plus.
• Strong IT literacy including Excel modelling, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to self-motivate, manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines and delegate effectively.
• Strong people management skills.
• Strategic thinker with attention to detail.
• Strong numeracy in a commercial context.
• Adaptable in a growth-focused business.

Responsibilities

• Execute private equity investments across the full lifecycle with sound judgement.
• Lead deal execution, due diligence, analysis and project management with oversight from seniors.
• Originate opportunities and contribute to sourcing for primaries, secondaries, and co-investments.
• Manage GP relationships and portfolio oversight with macro and sector insights.
• Support fundraising activities including investor meetings and product development.
• Deliver high-quality client reporting, diligence responses, and pitch materials.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior team members.
• Contribute to the broader business through cross-functional initiatives and deal flow.

Skills

Private equity

Deal execution

Excel modelling

PowerPoint

Leadership

Fluent English

German knowledge

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About The Business Patria Global Private Market Solutions (GPMS) business manages $17bn of AUM in primary, co-investment and secondary investments in Europe and the US across a broad range of collective funds and segregated accounts. Following its acquisition by Patria Investments in 2024, the business is delivering strong organic and inorganic growth with ambitious plans for the future. Patria is a leading alternative asset manager with over 30 years’ experience in Private Equity, Infrastructure, Real Estate and Credit. We are recognised for our long‑term vision, strong performance culture, and commitment to developing high‑impact, sustainable businesses. We pride ourselves on attracting exceptional talent and fostering a collaborative environment where ideas thrive and people grow to their full potential. We offer a flexible, inclusive and supportive work environment, competitive compensation and benefits.

Role Purpose We are looking for an experienced Associate to join our GPMS European team, based in Edinburgh or London. You will be a knowledgeable and competent private equity specialist, with strong investment judgement, capable of independent activity in all aspects of investment transaction work, project management and the origination of opportunities. You will show capabilities in the areas of client management and fundraising under the guidance of senior colleagues. You will also bring experience of assessing specific parts of the private equity marketplace (geographies, sectors and/or size and/or style/type).

Key Responsibilities Of The Role

• Execute private equity investment transactions across the full lifecycle, demonstrating consistent and sound investment judgement.
• Play an leading role in deal execution, due diligence, analysis and project management, with oversight from senior team members.
• Contribute to originating investment opportunities, including developing new GP relationships and contributing to sourcing strategies for primaries, secondaries and co‑investments.
• Manage GP relationships and contribute to ongoing portfolio oversight, applying macroeconomic, sectoral and behavioural insights.
• Support and participate in fundraising activities, including investor meetings, product development and approval processes.
• Deliver high‑quality client reporting, diligence responses, presentations and pitch materials.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior team members, providing clear guidance and feedback.
• Contribute to the broader business through internal initiatives, cross‑functional collaboration, external representation, and development of networks that generate new, actionable deal flow.

Role Specific Qualifications, Skills And Knowledge

• Significant experience of leading the full indirect private equity transaction lifecycle.
• Fluent English; working knowledge of German is a plus.
• Strong AI and IT literacy including Excel modelling, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to self‑motivate, handle multiple tasks effectively and work within tight deadlines as well as motivate wider team with good delegation skills.
• Strong people management skills.
• The ability to think and act strategically as well having an eye for detail.
• Strong numeracy skills in a commercial context.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in an evolving business with ambitious plans for growth.

Diversity At Patria we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other protected class. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time.