Private Equity Investment Analyst

Allied Irish Banks; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the UK is seeking an experienced individual to join their Private Equity Investment team. The role focuses on conducting investment reviews, financial modeling, and supporting the team with analytical tasks. Candidates should have a strong background in finance, a relevant degree, and at least 2 years of experience in investment or corporate finance. This position emphasizes collaboration within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Educational sponsorship

Health insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• 2+ years of transaction experience in investment or corporate finance.
• Superior numerical and financial skills.
• Strong understanding of financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial investment reviews and screenings.
• Perform extensive financial modeling for potential investments.
• Support team members with financial analysis.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modelling

Investment principles

Commercial awareness

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance or accounting

CFA/ACA/ACCA preferred

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity within our Private Equity Investment team. Goodbody Capital Partners is an active Irish focused Private Equity Investment Manager, investing both into funds that are active in Ireland and directly into Irish growth companies.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial investment review and screening of potential investment opportunities
• Support other members of the team, primarily but not exclusively through financial analysis
• Undertake extensive financial modelling to support potential investments
• Assist in preparation and presentation of potential investments
• Participate in execution and negotiation of new investments
• Provide ongoing monitoring of the investments
• Help build relationships with intermediaries, third party funds, investors and investee companies
• Assist in the recording and reporting of the investments
• Be a collaborative and positive team player

Benefits

• Regular employee events through our universal inclusion programme fostering a sense of belonging and celebrating differences
• An "always on" approach to social, financial, mental and physical wellbeing
• A benefits package that includes a generous pension scheme, educational sponsorship and health insurance, along with a hybrid working model to promote better work/life balance
• Opportunities to give back through sustainability initiatives, volunteering and on-site and online meetings with our charity partners

About Goodbody and Compliance

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree: Degree in business, finance or accounting or CFA/ ACA/ACCA is preferred
• Knowledge of investment principles, accounting and tax
• 2+ years of transaction experience in an investment, corporate development or corporate finance environment
• Demonstrate superior numerical and financial skills and a strong understanding of financial statements
• Excellent commercial awareness and project management skills

Ideal Characteristics

• Ability to operate independently in an environment of rapidly changing priorities
• Demonstrate knowledge of the market with a strong eye for business development
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, drive and enthusiasm
• Proven ability to gain the trust and confidence of both clients and colleagues