Investment Associate - Video Games - Private Equity

Flynn and Chase; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to high-conviction investment approach

Opportunity to work with experienced investors

Platform for independent thinking and value creation

Job summary

A London-based investment firm is seeking an Investment Associate to join its team and focus on the video gaming sector. The role requires 2–4 years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, or within the gaming industry. Candidates should have a strong passion for gaming and excellent financial and analytical skills. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking or within the gaming industry.
• Deep interest or personal history with gaming, game development, esports, or gaming media.
• Self-driven and adaptable with enthusiasm for early-stage and growth investing.
• Proven ability to think strategically and communicate clearly.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in early-stage and growth investing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market analysis within the gaming ecosystem.
• Evaluate potential investments through financial modeling and commercial diligence.
• Engage with founders and industry experts to build insights.
• Support value creation across portfolio companies with strategic planning and performance tracking.
• Prepare investment memos, market insights, and updates for internal decision-making and external communication.
• Engage with founders, industry experts, and operators to build insight and relationships within the gaming community.

Skills

Strategy consulting

Investment banking

Gaming industry experience

Financial modeling

Commercial diligence

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Investment Associate - Video Games - Private Equity

A London-based investment firm is expanding its focus on the dynamic and fast-evolving video gaming sector. Backed by a team with deep experience in global investments, the firm partners with founders and leadership teams to drive growth across high-potential digital entertainment companies.

We are looking for an Associate to join the investment team, specifically focusing on the gaming vertical. This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes gaming — either as a lifelong passion or through hands-on experience in the industry — and is excited by the chance to shape the future of gaming companies through investment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market analysis and sector mapping within the gaming and interactive entertainment ecosystem
• Evaluate potential investments through financial modeling, commercial diligence, and company benchmarking
• Work closely with senior team members on deal origination, structuring, and execution
• Support value creation across portfolio companies, including strategic planning and performance tracking
• Prepare investment memos, market insights, and updates for internal decision-making and external communication
• Engage with founders, industry experts, and operators to build insight and relationships within the gaming community

Candidate Profile

• 2–4 years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking or within the gaming industry (corporate or studio side)
• Deep interest in — or personal history with — gaming, game development, esports, or gaming media
• Solid financial and analytical skill set, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint capability
• Proven ability to think strategically and communicate clearly
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Self-driven and adaptable, with a genuine enthusiasm for early-stage and growth investing

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to a high-conviction investment approach focused on gaming and emerging tech
• The chance to work alongside experienced investors and operators across cutting-edge businesses
• A platform that encourages independent thinking, ownership, and long-term value creation
• Competitive compensation and a clear path for growth

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Analyst

Industries

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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