Private Equity Investment Associate — Due Diligence & Growth

MetLife UK; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

9% employer pension contributions with

comprehensive private medical保险

income protection insurance

life insurance

critical illness/dental/travel/gadget

annual leave buy/sell

partner life insurance

Benefits allowance (£20 per month)

Descripción de la vacante

MetLife Investment Management 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.

MIM’s Private Equity team focuses on primary fund commitments and equity co-investments, offering broad exposure to global opportunities and strong collaboration across sponsors and

Formación

• 3 to 4 years of Financial Services experience.
• 1–2 years 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 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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 databases.
• Ability to use approved AI tools to support routine tasks such as drafting, summarizing, organizing information, and improving day-to-day efficiency.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Engineering

MBA/CAIA/CFA desirable

Herramientas

Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

Descripción del empleo

MetLife Investment Management 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.

MIM’s Private Equity team focuses on primary fund commitments and equity co-investments, offering broad exposure to global opportunities and strong collaboration across sponsors and