Investment Associate - Private Equity

SJC Partners Limited; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 70 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

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Resumo da oferta

SJC Partners Limited in London is seeking an Investment Associate to join its private equity team. You will participate across the full investment lifecycle—from origination to execution and post-deal value creation—and work closely with seasoned investors to drive transformational investments in the lower-mid market.

The role demands strong analytical rigour, a commercial mindset, and a collaborative approach to thrive in a high-performance culture. A competitive salary and carry are offered.

Qualificações

• Experience at a lower-mid market private equity fund with a track record of transactions.
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end deal process and portfolio management.

Responsabilidades

• Sourcing and evaluating new opportunities; building investment theses and market analysis.
• Financial modelling and valuation analyses (DCF, LBO, comparables) and stress-testing scenarios.
• Leading due diligence workstreams and coordinating third-party advisors; supporting negotiations and execution.
• Preparing investment committee materials and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor portfolio performance and support value creation with management teams.

Conhecimentos

Sourcing

Financial modelling

Valuation

Due diligence

Deal execution

Portfolio management

Collaboration

Descrição da oferta de emprego

A prestigious European private equity firm is seeking a high-calibre Investment Associate to join its London office. With a proven track record of executing transformational investments across European geographies, the firm specialises in majority stake lower-mid-market investments. It’s current proposition is quite focused: it partners with management-owned businesses in fragmented, growing services markets and uses a buy-and-build / platform strategy to scale them.

The Role:

As an Investment Associate, you will be an integral part of a high-performing team, actively involved across the full investment lifecycle - from origination to execution and post-deal value creation. Responsibilities will include:

• Deal Sourcing & Evaluation: Assisting in the identification and initial screening of new investment opportunities, building investment theses, and conducting market and competitor analysis.
• Financial Modelling & Valuation: Building and maintaining detailed financial models, performing valuation analyses (DCF, LBO, comparables), and stress-testing scenarios.
• Due Diligence & Deal Execution: Leading workstreams within due diligence processes, coordinating third-party advisors, preparing investment committee materials, and supporting negotiations and execution.
• Portfolio Company Support: Working closely with management teams to monitor performance, implement strategic initiatives, and support value creation across the portfolio.
• Stakeholder & Internal Communications: Preparing internal reports and updates for senior stakeholders, board materials, and liaising with advisors, consultants, and co-investors.

The client is looking for a driven and commercially minded individual with strong analytical rigour and a passion for private equity investing. The successful candidate will have:

• Experience at a lower-mid market private equity fund, with a demonstrable track record of involvement in successful transactions.
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end deal process and portfolio management principles.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-performance culture.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a high profile investment platform, gaining exposure to complex deals with significant scale, while working closely with seasoned investors and industry leaders.

• A highly competitive salary and benefits package is available including carry.