Investment Associate – UK Growth Private Equity, Reading

DRAX Altus; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in the UK is looking for an Investment Associate to enhance their investment team. In this full-deal coverage role, you will support origination, execution, and portfolio management, gaining valuable experience in transaction services. Ideal candidates will have corporate finance experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a passion for growth investing. The position offers significant responsibility and access to senior decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate finance or investment banking is essential.
• Strong analytical skills for detailed assessment of investment opportunities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the origination and evaluation of new investment opportunities.
• Lead financial modelling and analysis for potential transactions.
• Drive execution workstreams including due diligence and negotiations.
• Engage with management teams and external advisors.
• Contribute to portfolio management and value creation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Presentation skills

Job description

THE SEARCH:

DRAX Altus is delighted to be partnering with a one of the UK’s most active investors. The firm has a strong track record of backing ambitious management teams and delivering value across a diverse portfolio of sectors. With a dynamic and hands-on investment approach, the fund is now seeking to hire an Investment Associate to support its continued growth.

This is a full deal coverage role, offering broad exposure across origination, execution, and portfolio management. You will work as part of a lean investment team, gaining significant responsibility and direct access to senior decision-makers, while building on your foundation in transaction services and financial due diligence.

THE ROLE:

• Support the origination and evaluation of new investment opportunities across the growth space, focused on the South East of England.
• Lead detailed financial modelling and analysis to assess potential transactions.
• Drive execution workstreams, including due diligence coordination, deal structuring, and negotiations.
• Engage directly with management teams and external advisors throughout the investment process.
• Contribute to ongoing portfolio management and value creation initiatives post-investment.

THE REQUIREMENTS:

• Corporate finance or Investment banking experience
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills with the ability to assess investment opportunities in detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to work effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrable commercial acumen and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• A genuine passion for growth investing.