Investment Director, UK SME Growth and Buyout Investor, London, UK | London, UK

PER, Private Equity Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Investment Director focused on SME growth and buy-out investments in London. The ideal candidate has a strong background in private equity, a robust network, and experience in executing buy-outs and late-stage investments. This is a prime opportunity to leverage your skills in a dynamic investment space.

Qualifications

• Experience from private equity, growth capital, or advisory roles focused on UK deals.
• Proven track record in originating and executing buy-outs and late-stage growth investments.
• Strong network aiding in sourcing opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Focus on SME buy-outs and later-stage investments.
• Lead deal generation, execution, and management.
• Shape and execute the fund's strategy.

Skills

Experience in private equity

Network of advisors and CEOs

Affinity for UK lower mid-market

Skill in deal generation and execution

Job description

Investment Director, UK SME Growth and Buyout Investor, London, UK

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About our client

This fund is one of the UK's leading regional private equity investors, with extensive access to deal flow through a broad network of senior executives and non-executives who support company development post-investment. With significant capital to deploy, it invests across all sectors, focusing on businesses with ambitious management teams, growth potential, and strategic value creation on exit. The UK lower mid-market and growth market is evolving, making this a great time to join a leading investor in the space.

What the job involves

• Focusing on SME buy-outs and later-stage investments, leveraging your network to source opportunities.
• Taking principal responsibility for deal generation, execution, and some portfolio management.
• Participating actively in shaping and implementing the fund's future strategy.

Who we are looking for

• An affinity for the UK lower mid-market/high-growth businesses, with experience from a UK-focused private equity, growth capital investor, or relevant advisory role.
• Proven experience in originating and executing buy-outs and late-stage growth investments in UK SMEs is a plus.
• A passion for small buy-outs or SME investing.
• Strong network of advisors and CEOs.

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