Investment Associate, Mid-Market Private Equity, London

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity fund seeks an Investment Associate to join its London team, focusing on mid-market businesses. This role offers exposure across the investment lifecycle and demands strong analytical skills along with a purpose-driven investment approach. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a strong academic background.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong investment judgement and analytical skills.
• Demonstrable experience in focus sectors.

Responsibilities

• Balanced mix of deal execution and portfolio management.
• Participate in deal origination.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Investment judgement

Education

1st or 2:1 degree from a top-tier university

Job description

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Investment Associate, Mid-Market Private Equity, London, london (city of london)

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Client:

Asset Partners

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Investment Associate – Mid-Market Private Equity

Asset Partners is exclusively mandated by a long-standing pan-European private equity fund that partners with businesses addressing societal and environmental challenges. The firm is looking to add an Associate to its London team as it continues investing across Business Services, Consumer & Leisure, and Industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• The role offers a balanced mix of deal execution, portfolio management, and participation in deal origination

Candidate Profile

• 2+ years of industry experience in a relevant field (e.g. investment banking, consulting, growth equity, private equity)
• Strong investment judgment, with excellent diligence and analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative), including strong financial modelling capabilities
• Demonstrable experience in and/or a clear interest in the firm’s focus sectors
• Strong academic track record, with a 1st or 2:1 degree from a top-tier university (or international equivalent)
• Role is a long-term track position
• European languages are a plus
• Interest in a purpose-driven approach to investing
• Highly entrepreneurial, resourceful, and independent-minded
• Driven by intellectual and business curiosity
• Growth mindset with a hunger for learning and drive to succeed

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a values-driven private equity fund with a long-term commitment to partnering with growth-oriented, mid-market businesses. The Associate will gain exposure across the investment lifecycle in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

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