Investment Leader, Private Equity, Services vertical

KLH Capital; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking an Investment Leader for its London office. This role involves sourcing and executing investment opportunities in the Services vertical, managing due diligence, and leading negotiations. Candidates should have significant private equity experience and superior business acumen, with a role that offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Performance-based annual incentives

One-month sabbatical after every five years of service

On-the-job training and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of private equity experience preferred.
• Prior experience in investment banking or management consulting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Source, execute and lead direct investments in the Services industry.
• Manage all due diligence workstreams for prospective investments.
• Lead negotiations of legal documents with internal and external advisors.

Skills

Business acumen

Analysis of investment opportunities

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Written and spoken English

Other European languages

Education

5-7 years of private equity experience

2-3 years of investment banking or management consulting

Job description

What it's about

Our latest private equity program invests globally in upper middle market companies with leading market positions. Our private equity programs have consistently been top performers since inception.

We are now looking to add an Investment Leader to our team either in Zug Switzerland, or London, UK, with a focus on majority/control investments in the Services vertical.

Within the Services vertical, we cover a wide range of industries including business services, education, financial services, IT services and tech-enabled services.

While sector experience is preferred, we will consider candidates with other industry experience who can demonstrate a genuine interest for Services.

Key responsibilities:

• Source, execute and lead direct investment opportunities in the Services industry across Europe
• Manage all due diligence workstreams for prospective investments
• Manage and review valuation models, lead the preparation of investment memoranda for, and present opportunities in Investment Committee meetings
• Lead negotiations of legal transaction documentation (SPA, SHA, MIP etc) with support from internal and external legal advisors
• Contribute to structuring and raising debt financing together with PG's Capital Markets team
• Manage relationships with key investment stakeholders, counterparties and partners
• Actively engage with the board of portfolio companies with responsibility for certain post-closing value creation work streams and board materials
• Lead and mentor transaction team of junior professionals in and outside the investment process
• Contribute to PG client related activities (pitches, update meetings, etc.)
• Manage various tasks related to PG product reporting, asset management, market research, internal requests and marketing efforts

What we expect

• 5-7 years of private equity experience, ideally preceded by 2-3 years of investment banking or management consulting
• Superior business acumen and judgment to analyse investment opportunities, market information and company financials
• Ability to flex both upwards and downwards to coordinate the investment process and ensure highest quality of execution
• Excellent written and spoken English, other European languages is ideal

What we offer

Partners Group is a global financial institution that retains the culture, pace and agility of a start-up. As a growing firm, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent, by offering a workplace where results are truly recognized and rewarded. We offer a fantastic opportunity for you to grow:

• Rewarding career within a growing global company
• Competitive compensation package, including performance-based annual incentives and carry
• One team, one goal environment
• One-month sabbatical after every five years of service
• International and collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities
• Make an impact on the organization by taking a lead role in the growth of our Europe business. Our working environment is humble, inclusive and transparent, and the structure of the firm is flat