Private Equity Associate

ACL Partners; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-market private equity fund in London is seeking an Associate to join its investment team. The role involves assessing investment opportunities and engaging in all aspects of the investment lifecycle. Candidates should have 2–5 years of experience in investment banking and be ACA qualified. A strong academic record and analytical mindset are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in investment banking (M&A or related).
• Demonstrated interest in private equity and investing.
• Capable of managing multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Assess new investment opportunities across services-focused sectors.
• Build detailed financial models and perform valuation and returns analysis.
• Lead core diligence workstreams across commercial, financial, operational, and legal areas.
• Prepare investment committee materials and support deal execution.
• Work closely with management teams on post-investment value creation initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Valuation analysis

Transaction execution

Commercial acumen

Education

Outstanding academic record from a top university

ACA qualified

Job description

Associate – Private Equity (London)

We are partnering with a highly respected mid‑market private equity fund in London seeking to hire an Associate to join its expanding investment team. This position offers hands‑on involvement across the full investment lifecycle, from origination to portfolio value creation.

Responsibilities

• Assess new investment opportunities across services‑focused sectors (financial services, professional services, healthcare, education)
• Build detailed financial models and perform valuation and returns analysis
• Lead core diligence workstreams across commercial, financial, operational, and legal areas
• Prepare investment committee materials and support deal execution
• Work closely with management teams on post‑investment value creation initiatives

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in investment banking (M&A or related)
• ACA qualified (first‑time passes)
• Experience at a leading platform (elite boutique or strong mid‑market advisory)
• Strong transaction execution exposure
• Outstanding academic record from a top university
• Highly analytical, commercially minded, and capable of managing multiple workstreams
• Demonstrated interest in private equity and investing