Secondary Markets Analyst — M&A/Secondaries Focus

Venture Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Search, in partnership with an independent Placement Agent, is expanding its Secondary Advisory team. You will gain exposure to the full deal lifecycle with a focus on LP-led transactions within LMM private equity.

A minimum of 18 months of full-time M&A or secondaries experience is required. Responsibilities include executing secondary market transactions, conducting analyses, building models, and preparing client materials.

Qualifications

• 18+ months of full-time experience in M&A or Secondaries is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Engineering or related discipline; a relevant postgraduate qualification is a plus.
• Strong financial modelling skills and Excel proficiency.
• Ability to analyze and interpret large datasets and translate findings into clear conclusions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of secondary market transactions.
• Conduct detailed financial, commercial, and market analysis of companies, sectors, and investment opportunities.
• Build and maintain financial models, including valuation analyses, transaction models, and return analyses.
• Perform company and industry research, including analysis of market trends, competitive positioning, business performance, and growth drivers.
• Assist in preparing investment memoranda, teasers, information materials, valuation analyses, and client presentations.
• Support due diligence processes by coordinating information requests, reviewing data, and identifying key investment considerations.
• Analyze potential investment opportunities and assess risk/return profiles, liquidity considerations, and exit scenarios.
• Track secondary market activity, transaction trends, valuation movements, and relevant investor sentiment.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation analyses

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Private markets knowledge

Market research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting/Business/Engineering

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Venture Search, in partnership with an independent Placement Agent, is expanding its Secondary Advisory team. You will gain exposure to the full deal lifecycle with a focus on LP-led transactions within LMM private equity.

A minimum of 18 months of full-time M&A or secondaries experience is required. Responsibilities include executing secondary market transactions, conducting analyses, building models, and preparing client materials.