Private Equity Associate

Schroders UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment manager is seeking a Private Equity Analyst/Associate to join its team in London. The role involves conducting market research, analyzing investments, and supporting transaction execution in emerging markets. Candidates should have 2-4 years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills. Proficiency in English and Spanish or Portuguese is required. This position offers attractive compensation within a dynamic and multicultural team committed to impact investing.

Benefits

Attractive compensation

Learning and development opportunities

Dynamic multicultural team

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant work experience with a leading firm in Private Equity or Corporate Finance.
• Strong analytical and technical skills including financial modelling.
• Fluent in English and Spanish or Portuguese.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analyze potential investments.
• Assist in due diligence with financial analysis.
• Monitor transactions post investment.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modelling

Market research

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Graduate from a leading university

Job description

BlueOrchard is a leading global impact investment manager and member of the Schroders Group.

As a pioneer of impact investing, the firm is dedicated to generating lasting positive impact for communities and the environment, while aiming at providing attractive returns to investors.

BlueOrchard was founded in 2001, by initiative of the UN, as the first commercial manager of microfinance debt investments worldwide. Today, the firm offers impact investment solutions across asset classes, connecting millions of entrepreneurs in emerging and frontier markets with investors with the aim to make impact investment solutions accessible to all and to advance the conscious use of capital. Being a professional investment manager and expert in innovative blended finance mandates, BlueOrchard has a sophisticated international investor base and is a trusted partner of leading global development finance institutions.

As of December 2024, BlueOrchard supported over 300 million people in emerging and frontier markets with its investments.

Become part of this unique success story and join our fast‑growing company in London, United Kingdom as a Private Equity Analyst/Associate.

In this role, you will support the origination and execution of private equity transactions with a focus on financial services in emerging and frontier markets. Based in London, you will work closely with BlueOrchard's local investment teams around the globe.

Location: London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU, GB

Key Tasks

• Conduct market research, screen potential targets and analyze potential investments, including financial analysis, structuring and valuation
• Develop a thorough understanding of our markets and generate deal ideas in collaboration with the private equity team
• Assist the senior team members in due diligence with financial analysis and financial modelling on transactions
• Support the preparation of investment memos for the Investment Committee
• Monitor transactions post investment, valuation and asset management activities

Required Skills and Experience

• 2-4 years of relevant work experience with a leading firm in Private Equity or Corporate Finance
• Strong analytical and technical skills (including financial modelling)
• Previous experience in financial services and emerging markets
• Graduate from a leading university
• Fluent in English and Spanish or Portuguese

Your Personal Profile

• Proactive, high energy, self‑confident and entrepreneurial mindset
• Ability to work autonomously and pro‑actively and to take on responsibility quickly
• Passion for Impact Investing and Emerging Markets

What We Offer

• Work in a global and fast‑growing company with a true commitment to its mission of fighting global poverty and climate change
• An entrepreneurial culture, offering multiple opportunities for learning and development
• A dynamic and multicultural team spread around the globe
• Attractive compensation and exciting career opportunities

About Us

We're a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.

We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we've been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.