Private Equity Portfolio Manager

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK private equity firm is seeking a Private Equity Portfolio Manager in Slough. This role involves working closely with the investment team to enhance portfolio performance through strategic project management and analytical insight. The ideal candidate has experience in consulting, operations, or restructuring, demonstrating the ability to influence stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

• Current role in consulting or operations in a major accountancy or consulting firm.
• Demonstrable pace and proven ability to accomplish tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Partner with investment team on portfolio-wide value creation strategy.
• Drive actionable improvements and implement changes across projects like AI and Cyber.
• Manage pivotal projects focused on team and talent development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial skills

Project management

Consulting experience

Strategic thinking

Job description

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Private Equity Portfolio Manager, Slough

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

REF: DC53701

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Our client is a leading UK mid-market private equity firm with an outstanding record of generating returns for its investors. With a highly experienced and innovative management team, a genuinely entrepreneurial house style, and a highly professional and disciplined approach to investing, our client offers an outstanding opportunity to commence a career in private equity.

Description

In what will be a standalone cross-portfolio role, we are looking for a strategic and pragmatic problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can make sound decisions quickly, and influences effectively across diverse stakeholder groups. The successful candidate will combine strong analytical and financial skills with the ability to drive actionable business improvements and implement meaningful changes.

Skills

More specifically, you will partner with the investment team to develop and deliver elements of the portfolio-wide value creation strategy, providing insight into performance and identifying key areas of focus. This will involve project management of pivotal projects on topics such as AI, Cyber, Data Management, Portfolio C-Suite activities, and Team & Talent development.

The ideal candidate will currently be working in a consulting, operations-related, or restructuring role in a major accountancy or consulting firm. Most importantly, the successful candidate will have demonstrable pace and a proven ability to get things done.

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Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. If you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Walker Hamill has been the leading recruiter in the UK and European private equity space for over 30 years. We work with a highly diversified client group, including buyout funds of all sizes, growth & venture capital investors, real estate funds, co-investment vehicles, secondaries funds, and fund of funds. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe. For more information, please see the Walker Hamill website.