Private Equity Associate

Metropolitan Thames Valley; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

MetLife Investment Management in London is hiring an Investment Associate to join our Private Equity team. You will work directly with a dedicated 18-person group managing a large asset portfolio, evaluating opportunities, and supporting the investment process across buyouts, venture, and co-investments.

The role emphasizes due diligence, memo preparation, and regular monitoring of portfolio investments, with collaboration across teams and use of AI to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years of Financial Services experience.
• 1-2 years in due diligence, selection, monitoring or private equity underwriting.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and interpersonal skills; able to work independently.
• Proactive, detail-oriented with focus on performance and results.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fund commitments across private equity and equity co-investments.
• Analyze opportunities; conduct due diligence; support investment decisions.
• Prepare investment memos and presentations for committee review.
• Monitor existing investments and provide regular updates.
• Source and track new opportunities with external sponsors.
• Conduct market research and report on industry trends.
• Maintain financial models and use AI tools for routine tasks.

Skills

Financial analysis

Due diligence

Equity underwriting

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA/CAIA/CFA desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AI capabilities awareness

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• (i) primary fund commitments across global private equity (buyout, venture, special situations, etc.) and, (ii) equity co-investments alongside private equity sponsors.
• Analyze and evaluate investment opportunities, conduct due diligence, and support the investment team in making informed decisions.
• Conduct thorough analysis and evaluation of potential investment opportunities in private equity funds.
• Perform equity underwriting and risk assessment for investment proposals.
• Assist in the preparation of investment memos and presentations for the investment committee.
• Monitor and track the performance of existing investments and provide regular updates to the investment team.
• Assist in sourcing and tracking new opportunities with external private equity sponsors.
• Conduct market research and stay updated on industry trends and developments.
• Collaborate with other team members to support the overall investment process.
• Maintain and update financial models and to use approved AI tools to support routine tasks such as drafting, summarizing, organizing information, and improving day-to-day efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years of Financial Services Experience.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in due diligence, selection, monitoring and management of private equity fund investments and/or direct equity underwriting.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and interpersonal skills with ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
• Proactive, detail-oriented individual with keen focus on performance and results.
• Excellent written and oral communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of AI capabilities with the ability to evaluate and validate outputs with guidance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or similar analytical/quantitative field; MBA, CAIA and/or CFA is highly desirable.
• Fluent in French.

The Opportunity

MetLife Investment Management ("MIM") is one of the largest institutional investors and asset managers in the world, with approximately $750 billion in combined managed assets. MIM has been ranked a "Best Places to Work in Money Management" by Pensions & Investments for five consecutive years and has consistently generated superior returns for both policyholders and shareholders. The enterprise has more than 850 dedicated professionals with experience and expertise in all asset classes, with a strength in public and private fixed income and private assets, including private equity and real estate. Visit us at to learn more. MIM seeks an Investment Associate to join our Private Equity team. The Investment Associate position is a unique opportunity to work directly with a 18-person team managing over $20 billion of assets on behalf of MetLife's general account as well as affiliated and unaffiliated investors. MetLife's Private Equity team portfolio has a two-fold mandate, or Spanish or Italian #MIM#LI-WRAPJOBBenefits

Benefits We Offer

• MetLife UK offers a range of benefits to deliver value to our employees and their families, supporting their health, wellbeing and financial security.
• Our flexible benefits offering provides freedom, choice, and flexibility in the way that you receive your benefits to better suit your lifestyle, meet some of your practical needs, and provide advantages in terms of tax and National Insurance savings.
• Our core benefits include 9% employer pension contributions with up to 4% matching available, comprehensive private medical insurance, income protection insurance, and life insurance.
• We offer a host of additional benefits that you can choose to buy including critical illness/dental/travel/gadget insurance, annual leave buy/sell, partner life insurance and more.
• All employees receive a 20 benefits allowance per month to spend on any additional benefits they select.

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We're looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value. Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!