Secondary Advisory Associate | US Elite | London

Selby Jennings; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to deals

Direct client exposure

Entrepreneurial environment

Clear progression path

Job summary

Selby Jennings is supporting a leading independent advisory platform to appoint an Associate in its Private Capital Advisory team in London. The role involves working with financial sponsors, founder-led businesses, and institutional investors on complex capital raises across the capital structure.

You will join a high-performing team with strong deal flow across Europe, collaborating with senior bankers on origination and execution of private capital transactions.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in investment banking, private capital advisory, leveraged finance, or related role.
• Strong track record in M&A and/or capital markets transactions with execution exposure.
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills including LBO and returns analysis.
• Experience preparing client-facing materials and managing workstreams independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of private capital raises including debt, equity, and hybrid solutions for corporate and sponsor clients.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models, valuation analysis, and investor materials.
• Participate in all aspects of transaction execution including structuring, due diligence, and investor engagement.
• Prepare marketing materials such as teasers, information memoranda, and management presentations.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders across live deal processes.
• Contribute to origination efforts through market analysis and preparation of pitch materials.

Skills

Investment banking experience

Private capital advisory

LBO analysis

Financial modelling

Valuation

Client-facing materials

Stakeholder management

M&A / capital markets

Strong communication

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are working with a leading independent advisory platform to appoint an Associate within its Private Capital Advisory team in London. The group is recognised for advising financial sponsors, founder-led businesses, and institutional investors on complex capital raises across the capital structure.

This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team with strong deal flow across Europe, working closely with senior bankers on the origination and execution of private capital transactions.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Banking Associate

Private Capital Advisory | London

We are working with a leading independent advisory platform to appoint an Associate within its Private Capital Advisory team in London. The group is recognised for advising financial sponsors, founder-led businesses, and institutional investors on complex capital raises across the capital structure.

This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team with strong deal flow across Europe, working closely with senior bankers on the origination and execution of private capital transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of private capital raises including debt, equity, and hybrid solutions for corporate and sponsor clients
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models, valuation analysis, and investor materials
• Participate in all aspects of transaction execution including structuring, due diligence, and investor engagement
• Prepare marketing materials such as teasers, information memoranda, and management presentations
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders across live deal processes
• Contribute to origination efforts through market analysis and preparation of pitch materials
  
  

Candidate Profile

• 3 to 6 years of experience within investment banking, private capital advisory, leveraged finance, or a related role
• Strong track record of involvement in M&A and or capital markets transactions, with demonstrable execution experience
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation skill set, including LBO and returns analysis
• Experience preparing client-facing materials and managing workstreams independently
• Strong commercial judgement with the ability to understand transaction rationale beyond technical analysis
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact confidently with senior stakeholders
  
  

Offering

• Exposure to a broad range of private capital transactions across sectors and geographies
• Close interaction with senior bankers and direct client exposure from day one
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative team environment
• Clear progression path within a growing advisory platform

This role will suit an Associate looking to deepen their exposure to private capital markets within a dynamic advisory environment.