Investment Associate – Private Equity Secondaries

Carnegie Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Carnegie Consulting in London is seeking an Associate for its EMEA Secondary Investment Team. You will evaluate private equity secondary opportunities, build financial models, and support recommendations across the full investment lifecycle.

The role offers hands-on buy-side exposure, structured training and mentorship from senior investors, and a collaborative, high-performing environment in a flexible hybrid model.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' experience in Investment Banking or Private Equity.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skillset.
• Commercial mindset with attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with stakeholder exposure.
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate private equity secondary investment opportunities across sectors.
• Build and review detailed financial models.
• Support investment recommendations and execution.
• Engage directly with private equity managers and advisers.
• Monitor portfolio performance and contribute to investment strategy.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical thinking

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder communication

Self-starter

Job description

An established global private markets investment firm is looking to hire an Associate into its EMEA Secondary Investment Team in London.

This is a high-impact opportunity offering hands-on exposure across the full investment lifecycle within a collaborative, high-performing platform.

This is an exciting time for secondaries. Most market participants expect high-single to low-double-digit annual growth in volumes through 2026-2030, with some GP-led segments growing even faster. Secondaries are no longer cyclical or opportunistic - it's a permanent, growing pillar of private markets, with GP-led at the center of that growth. Top talent will be essential to service this expansion.

What you'll be doing:

• Evaluate private equity secondary investment opportunities across sectors
• Build and review detailed financial models
• Support investment recommendations and execution
• Engage directly with private equity managers and advisers
• Monitor portfolio performance and contribute to investment strategy

Why this role stands out:

• Strong buy-side exposure early in your career
• Structured training + hands-on mentorship from senior investors
• Exposure to a wide range of sectors (Tech, Healthcare & more)
• Collaborative culture with strong retention
• Flexible hybrid model

Who they're looking for:

• 2-4 years' experience in Investment Banking or Private Equity
• Strong financial modelling & analytical skillset
• Commercial mindset with attention to detail
• Confident communicator with stakeholder exposure
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment

Ideal for candidates looking to step into or grow within private equity secondaries at a globally respected platform.