Secondaries Analyst

Pearse Partners; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Private Equity firm seeks 2023–2024 vintage M&A Analysts to join their investment team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic Secondaries market, handling transaction execution, market analysis, and portfolio management. Candidates should possess strong financial modelling skills and an interest in Private Equity investing. Competitive compensation and exposure to high-growth transactions await the successful candidates.

Benefits

Fast-track your buy-side career

Exposure to a broad spectrum of private market transactions

Entrepreneurial culture

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills in financial modelling and valuation.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and proactive approach.
• Interest in Private Equity Secondaries investing.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of GP-led and LP-led Secondaries deals.
• Conduct in-depth market and fund-level due diligence.
• Assist in monitoring and analysing existing investments.
• Collaborate with fund managers and key industry stakeholders.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Market research

Analytical mindset

Education

2023–2024 vintage M&A Analyst from a leading investment bank

Job description

We are working with a leading Private Equity Secondaries platform, seeking 2023–2024 vintage M&A Analysts to join their high-calibre investment team in London.

This is an outstanding opportunity for top-tier investment banking talent to transition into the fast-growing and dynamic Secondaries market, gaining hands-on experience across a broad range of complex transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transaction Execution: Support the execution of GP-led, LP-led, and structured Secondaries deals, including financial modelling, valuation, and preparation of investment committee materials.
• Market Research & Analysis: Conduct in-depth market and fund-level due diligence to assess investment opportunities.
• Portfolio Management: Assist in monitoring and analysing the performance of existing investments.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with fund managers, advisors, and key industry stakeholders to build strong relationships and deepen market understanding.

Candidate Profile:

• 2023–2024 vintage M&A Analyst from a leading investment bank.
• Strong technical skills in financial modelling, valuation, and presentations.
• Interest in Private Equity Secondaries investing, with a commercial and analytical mindset.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and proactive approach.

Why This Role?

• Fast-track your buy-side career in a high-growth Secondaries platform.
• Unparalleled exposure to a broad spectrum of private market transactions.
• Entrepreneurial culture and high-impact role within a global team.