Private Markets Associate: Diligence, Analytics & Portfolio Insight

Leverton Search; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK asset owner is seeking an Associate (Private Markets) to join its investment team, involving private equity, venture capital, private credit, and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of private markets experience, showcasing both analytical skills and collaborative spirit. Key responsibilities include fund underwriting, financial analysis of co-investment opportunities, and participation in investment discussions. This position is full-time and offers a supportive, low-ego environment focused on learning and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in private markets, ideally within infrastructure or private credit.
• Experience underwriting funds and comfort with transactional assessment.
• Able to work independently yet collaboratively.
• Low-ego, curious, motivated to learn across multiple private strategies.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fund underwriting and due diligence across private equity, VC, infrastructure, and private credit.
• Support assessment of co-investment opportunities, including financial analysis and strategy evaluation.
• Monitor existing investments and provide analysis on performance trends and risks.
• Produce written materials, reports, and insights for investment discussions.
• Participate in manager meetings and provide independent challenge.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaborative work

Independent thinking

Financial analysis

Fund underwriting

Education

Degree-educated

CFA/CAIA sponsorship

Job description

A leading UK asset owner is seeking an Associate (Private Markets) to join its investment team, involving private equity, venture capital, private credit, and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of private markets experience, showcasing both analytical skills and collaborative spirit. Key responsibilities include fund underwriting, financial analysis of co-investment opportunities, and participation in investment discussions. This position is full-time and offers a supportive, low-ego environment focused on learning and professional growth.