Search Fund Associate: Build & Scale Fast-Growth Startups

Nova Founders Capital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Founders Capital is seeking an experienced or aspiring Associate for their Search Funds to acquire or start companies and expand our portfolio. You will join an ambitious network and work with a dedicated Board of Directors and CEOs that have built, bought, and exited multiple ventures.

You will drive growth by identifying opportunities, building teams, and leading strategic initiatives across portfolio companies, with strong emphasis on ownership, accountability, and continuous learning in

Qualifications

• Minimum a bachelor or master degree with excellent results.
• Top-tier academics; MBA is a plus.
• 3–7 years at a top-tier consulting firm, investment bank, startup or company.
• Ambitious and entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build a world-class organisation.
• Lead, develop and motivate an exceptional team.
• Define and execute strategies to drive results across all functions.
• Recruit the right people and continuously develop the employee.
• Be fully responsible for the P&L and day-to-day operations.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Drive and ambition

Proactive ownership

Humble approach

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor or Master degree

Top-tier academics

MBA

Job description

Nova Founders Capital is seeking an experienced or aspiring Associate for their Search Funds to acquire or start companies and expand our portfolio. You will join an ambitious network and work with a dedicated Board of Directors and CEOs that have built, bought, and exited multiple ventures.

You will drive growth by identifying opportunities, building teams, and leading strategic initiatives across portfolio companies, with strong emphasis on ownership, accountability, and continuous learning in