Principal - Private Equity Fund

Asset Partners; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity firm in London is looking for a Principal to drive deal execution, manage portfolios, and contribute to deal origination. Candidates should have over 6 years of relevant experience in investment banking or consulting, with strong analytical skills and a top-tier academic background. This is a long-term position requiring entrepreneurial mindset and curiosity for growth.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ industry experience in investment banking/consulting, growth equity/private equity.
• Demonstrable experience in tech-enabled sectors.
• Highly entrepreneurial, resourceful, and independent minded.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deal execution and portfolio management.
• Participate in deal origination.

Skills

Investment judgement

Financial modelling

Analysis skills

Diligence

Quantitative skills

Qualitative skills

Education

1st or 2.1 level degree from top tier university

Job description

Overview

Asset Partners is pleased to be mandated exclusively by our client, a mid-market private equity fund based in London.

Principal

Our client is a pan-European private equity fund and is currently looking to add a Principal to their team in London. They work closely with their portfolio companies and invest in tech-enabled companies across various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities will be a well-balanced mix including deal execution, portfolio management and an opportunity to participate in deal origination.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ industry experience in a relevant field - investment banking/consulting plus growth equity/private equity experience.
• Investment judgement, excellent diligence and analysis skillset and mindset (both quantitative and qualitative) with strong technical including financial modelling skills.
• Demonstrable experience in and/or a clear interest in our client\'s sectors.
• Strong academic track record. 1st or 2.1 level degree from top tier university (or international equivalent).
• Role is a long-term track position.
• European languages are a plus, but not required.
• Highly entrepreneurial, resourceful, and independent minded.
• Driven by intellectual and business curiosity.
• Growth mindset with a hunger for learning and drive to succeed.

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