Private Capital Advisory Associate – Secondary Markets

mizuho; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenhill & Co. is expanding its Private Capital Advisory team in London, seeking an Associate to support origination and execution of secondary transactions.

You will work with senior bankers and junior team members to advise on LP-led and GP-led deals, including portfolio sales and continuation vehicles, delivering strategic analysis and structured liquidity solutions. The role requires a strong foundation in financial analysis, modelling and communication, with 3–5 years of relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record from a leading university.
• 3-5 years of experience in investment banking, secondary advisory, private equity, private markets investing, asset management or strategy consulting.
• Demonstrated interest in both LP-led and GP-led transactions.
• Strong understanding of financial analysis, valuation methodologies and corporate finance principles.
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of transaction execution across a broad range of secondary transactions: Perform due diligence on underlying funds and portfolio companies, including analysis of financial performance, operating metrics, capital structures, valuation and industry dynamics;
• Develop and review financial models and valuation analyses to support transaction execution and structuring;
• Prepare and review client and marketing materials, including confidential information memoranda, valuation analyses, process documentation and due diligence responses;
• Assist with investor outreach, coordinate investor due diligence processes, manage information flow, respond to investor requests and support transaction timelines;
• Participate in client meetings, management presentations and investor discussions, presenting transaction analyses and key findings as required; and
• Help drive transaction execution through signing and closing, coordinating workstreams across clients, investors and external advisers.
• Conduct market, transaction and industry research to support business development activities and broader understanding of private markets and secondary market dynamics;
• Support the preparation of new business presentations, pitch materials and client proposals;
• Produce and maintain various internal transaction databases and market intelligence resources;
• Review work product prepared by Analysts and Interns and contribute to their development through coaching, training and mentoring;
• Develop relationships with market participants across the secondary ecosystem, including investors, fund sponsors, advisers and legal counsel; and
• Coordinate with other colleagues across the wider PCA platform and Mizuho | Greenhill's industry coverage and product teams.

Skills

Financial analysis

Valuation methods

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership potential

European language advantageous

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Greenhill & Co. is expanding its Private Capital Advisory team in London, seeking an Associate to support origination and execution of secondary transactions.

You will work with senior bankers and junior team members to advise on LP-led and GP-led deals, including portfolio sales and continuation vehicles, delivering strategic analysis and structured liquidity solutions. The role requires a strong foundation in financial analysis, modelling and communication, with 3–5 years of relevant