Partner – Leading Mid-Market Growth Private Equity Fund

Finatal; England; On-site; GBP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity firm in Central London is seeking an experienced Partner to join its team. The ideal candidate will have extensive investing experience across mid-market firms and a proven track record in investment transactions from origination to exit. Responsibilities include leading due diligence, structuring deals, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to play a significant role in the firm's strategic initiatives and value creation plans.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in private equity investing, ideally within a UK or European mid-market fund.
• Proven track record of leading investments from origination through to exit.
• Strong experience in deal execution, portfolio management, and value creation.

Responsibilities

• Originating and sourcing high-quality investment opportunities.
• Overseeing and coordinating due diligence.
• Leading relationships with lenders and financing partners.
• Preparing investment papers and presenting recommendations to the Investment Committee.
• Serving as Board Director or Chair across portfolio companies.
• Partnering with management to define and deliver value-creation plans.
• Leading exit planning and execution, including trade sales and secondary buyouts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships to generate proprietary deal flow.
• Represent the fund externally and participate in fundraising and investor relations.

Skills

Private equity investing

Investment judgment

Deal execution

Portfolio management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Partner – Leading Mid-Market Growth Private Equity Fund

Location: Central London

Job ID: WW14953

The Opportunity:

Finatal is partnered with a leading growth private equity fund looking for an experienced individual to join as a Partner. This is an incredible opportunity to join one of the most sought‑after private equity funds across Europe.

The ideal candidate will have had extensive investing experience across mid‑market/growth private equity.

The Role:

Investment Transactions:

• Originating and sourcing high-quality investment opportunities aligned with the fund’s investment strategy.
• Developing compelling investment theses and leading evaluation of potential investments.
• Overseeing and coordinating commercial, financial, legal, and operational due diligence.
• Structuring and negotiating transactions, including equity and debt arrangements.
• Preparing investment papers and presenting recommendations to the Investment Committee.
• Leading relationships with lenders and financing partners.
• Serve as Board Director or Chair across portfolio companies.
• Partner closely with management teams to define and deliver value‑creation plans.
• Support strategic initiatives including organic growth, M&A, international expansion, and operational improvement.
• Lead exit planning and execution, including trade sales and secondary buyouts.

Business Development & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with management teams, advisers, intermediaries, and industry contacts to generate proprietary deal flow.
• Represent the fund externally with credibility and professionalism.
• Play an active role in fundraising and investor relations, including meetings with Limited Partners.
• Contribute to the firm’s broader strategic objectives and long‑term development.

Requirements:

• Significant experience in private equity investing, ideally within a UK or European mid‑market fund.
• Proven track record of leading investments from origination through to exit.
• Strong experience in deal execution, portfolio management, and value creation.
• Prior background in investment banking, transaction services, or strategy consulting advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience operating at board level with senior management teams.

Mindset & Attributes:

• Commercially astute with strong investment judgment.
• Credible, collaborative leader with the gravitas to influence at board and investor level.
• Entrepreneurial, hands‑on, and comfortable operating in a high‑performance environment.
• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach to execution.
• High integrity and strong alignment with institutional values and culture.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance

Industries

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals