Italian-speaking Investment Associate, Consumer-Focused Investment Firm, London, UK

PER, Private Equity Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity firm in London is seeking an Associate to join their lean and entrepreneurial team. The successful candidate will engage in the full investment lifecycle, working alongside founders on high-profile transactions. Proficiency in Italian and prior experience in private equity or banking are essential. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for direct involvement in portfolio management.

Qualifications

• Must have analyst/associate-level experience within private equity, banking, corporate finance, or consulting.
• Proficiency in Italian is essential.
• Demonstrable deal experience in consumer and retail, or a clear passion for consumer.

Responsibilities

• Gain broad exposure across the full investment lifecycle including origination and execution.
• Manage high-profile investors and portfolio development.
• Work directly alongside the founders and senior professionals on transactions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical skills

Commercial acumen

Initiative

Education

Strong academic credentials from a leading university

Job description

Overview

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About our client

Our client is a family office founded in Italy over 20 years ago. The group has a strong track record for building and transforming businesses across consumer, retail and lifestyle.

The firm act as strategic advisors and hands-on operational partners. They are widely recognised for investing in high-profile transactions across Europe and North America, and have also invested in Australia. They will typically deploy up to €200m per investment.

What the job involves

The team is lean and entrepreneurial, with all members closely involved in deal execution and portfolio management as well as managing high profile investors.

They are now seeking to hire at the Associate level, where the successful candidate will gain broad exposure across the full investment lifecycle, from origination and execution through to portfolio value creation.

Who we are looking for

• You must have analyst/associate-level experience within private equity, banking, corporate finance or consulting
• Proficiency in Italian is essential
• Demonstrable deal experience in consumer and retail, or a clear passion for consumer
• You have strong technical skills, strong commercial acumen and demonstrable knowledge of corporate finance, M&A, capital raising and/or private equity investing
• Given the size of the team, the environment demands initiative, analytical rigour, and strong commercial acumen, with the opportunity to work directly alongside the founders and senior professionals on transactions and portfolio development.
• You will have strong academic credentials from a leading university

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