Private Capital Advisory Associate – Europe (Elite Platform)

Selby Jennings; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to deals

Direct client exposure

Entrepreneurial environment

Clear progression path

Job summary

Selby Jennings is supporting a leading independent advisory platform to appoint an Associate in its Private Capital Advisory team in London. The role involves working with financial sponsors, founder-led businesses, and institutional investors on complex capital raises across the capital structure.

You will join a high-performing team with strong deal flow across Europe, collaborating with senior bankers on origination and execution of private capital transactions.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in investment banking, private capital advisory, leveraged finance, or related role.
• Strong track record in M&A and/or capital markets transactions with execution exposure.
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills including LBO and returns analysis.
• Experience preparing client-facing materials and managing workstreams independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of private capital raises including debt, equity, and hybrid solutions for corporate and sponsor clients.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models, valuation analysis, and investor materials.
• Participate in all aspects of transaction execution including structuring, due diligence, and investor engagement.
• Prepare marketing materials such as teasers, information memoranda, and management presentations.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders across live deal processes.
• Contribute to origination efforts through market analysis and preparation of pitch materials.

Skills

Investment banking experience

Private capital advisory

LBO analysis

Financial modelling

Valuation

Client-facing materials

Stakeholder management

M&A / capital markets

Strong communication

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Selby Jennings is supporting a leading independent advisory platform to appoint an Associate in its Private Capital Advisory team in London. The role involves working with financial sponsors, founder-led businesses, and institutional investors on complex capital raises across the capital structure.

You will join a high-performing team with strong deal flow across Europe, collaborating with senior bankers on origination and execution of private capital transactions.