Investment Manager

ACL Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ACL Partners in London is seeking a Senior Associate / Investment Manager to guide software buyouts and growth investments. You will build rigorous financial models, lead due diligence across commercial, technical, and financial aspects, and work with portfolio companies to unlock value through strategic initiatives.

The role targets professionals with 3–6 years of direct software/tech investing experience in private equity or growth funds, a strong interest in AI-enabled enterprise software,

Qualifications

• 3–6 years’ investment experience in software/tech at PE or growth fund

Responsibilities

• Lead and support evaluation, financial modelling, and end-to-end execution of software buyout and growth transactions
• Build and manage complex LBO models, SaaS unit economics analyses, and IC materials
• Manage full-scope due diligence—commercial, technical, and financial—with advisors and founders
• Collaborate with portfolio companies on value-creation initiatives, bolt-on acquisitions, and exit prep

Skills

LBO modelling

Software/Tech investing

Financial modelling

Portfolio management

Job description

Software Private Equity – Senior Associate / Investment Manager | London

We’re partnering with a growing, software-focused private equity fund in London investing in market-leading B2B software and tech-enabled businesses across Europe. The lean, high-performing team partners closely with management teams to drive scale, strategic M&A, and technological transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the evaluation, financial modelling, and end-to-end execution of software buyout and growth transactions
• Build and manage complex LBO models, SaaS unit economics analyses, and Investment Committee materials
• Manage full-scope commercial, technical, and financial due diligence alongside advisors and founders
• Work actively with portfolio companies on value-creation initiatives, bolt-on acquisitions, and exit preparation

Requirements:

• 3–6 years’ total experience, with mandatory direct software/tech investing experience at another PE or growth equity fund (Note: Prior buyside experience is strictly required; pure investment banking profiles will not be considered)
• Genuine passion for, and strong curiosity about, artificial intelligence (AI) and its evolving impact on enterprise software
• Exceptional financial modelling (LBO) skills and deep fluency in software metrics (ARR, NRR, CAC payback, cohort retention)
• Entrepreneurial, proactive mindset with the confidence to take high ownership in a lean, fast-paced team