Investment Manager - Private Equity, Portfolio Operations

Walker Hamill; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Investment Manager for a permanent role in London. This standalone position involves partnering with the investment team to drive strategic initiatives and project management across various topics. The ideal candidate will possess analytical and financial acumen with relevant experience in consulting or accountancy roles.

Qualifications

• Experience with a leading consulting firm or major accountancy in a non-audit role.
• Background in mid-market private equity funds preferred.
• Demonstrable pace and proven ability to execute projects.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the investment team to deliver value creation strategies.
• Provide insights into performance and identify key focus areas.
• Manage pivotal projects across various topics including AI and Data Management.

Skills

Strategic problem solving

Analytical skills

Financial skills

Project management

Influencing stakeholders

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Salary Guide: £100,000 + Bonus

Description

In what will be a standalone cross‑portfolio role, we are looking for a strategic and pragmatic problem solver who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, can make sound decisions quickly, and influence effectively across diverse stakeholder groups. The successful candidate will combine strong analytical and financial skills with the ability to drive actionable business improvements and implement meaningful changes.

More specifically, you will partner with the investment team to develop and deliver elements of the portfolio‑wide value creation strategy. Providing insight into performance and identifying key areas of focus. This will involve project management of pivotal projects on topics such as AI, Cyber, Data Management, Portfolio C‑Suite activities and Team & Talent development.

Skills

The ideal candidate for this Investment Manager role will currently be working with a leading consulting firm or with a major accountancy public practice in a non‑audit role, ideally with experience gained working with mid‑market private equity funds. Most importantly, the successful candidate will have demonstrable pace and a proven ability to get things done.

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Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals