Private Equity Associate

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mid-market private equity firm seeks a Junior Associate for its London-based investment team. This high-impact role offers significant exposure across the full deal lifecycle, ideal for an ambitious candidate looking to develop their career in investment management.

Benefits

Direct mentorship from experienced investors

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for board-level exposure

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' experience in investment banking, strategy consulting, or private equity.
• Excellent academic background.
• Commercially astute, comfortable in fast-paced teams.

Responsibilities

• Support deal teams through origination, execution, and portfolio management.
• Build sophisticated financial models and conduct valuation analyses.
• Participate in due diligence and monitor portfolio performance.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication

Research

Education

Degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, or quantitative field

Tools

Excel

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Industry: Private Equity / Investment Management

Compensation: Competitive, with performance-linked upside

Step Into a High-Impact Investment Role with Real Responsibility from Day One

A leading mid-market private equity firm is looking for a Junior Associate to join its growing London-based investment team. Focused on defensive growth sectors such as healthcare, consumer goods, and support services, the firm is known for its hands-on approach, operational focus, and track record of value creation across Europe.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, analytically strong candidate to play a core role across the full deal lifecycle — from sourcing and execution to portfolio strategy and exit planning. You'll work alongside experienced investors on complex transactions, including carve-outs, platform builds, and transformational growth initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Support deal teams through origination, execution, and portfolio management
• Build sophisticated financial models (including LBOs) and conduct valuation analyses
• Drive industry and company research to support investment theses
• Assist in preparing investment committee papers and strategic board materials
• Participate in commercial, financial, and operational due diligence
• Monitor portfolio performance, track KPIs, and support value creation efforts
• Liaise with advisers and contribute to cross-functional deal workstreams

Who You Are

• 2–4 years’ experience in investment banking, strategy consulting, transaction services, or private equity
• Excellent academic background with a degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, or a quantitative field
• Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills, with a sharp eye for detail
• Commercially astute, intellectually curious, and comfortable in lean, fast-paced teams
• Strong written and verbal communicator, confident producing board-level materials
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and genuine interest in long-term value creation

Why Join

• Work with a high-calibre team on industry-shaping investments
• Gain early exposure to boardrooms, strategic planning, and operational transformation
• Take on real responsibility in a flat, collaborative environment
• Accelerate your learning with direct mentorship from experienced investors
• Build a long-term career at a firm committed to sustainable growth and talent development