Senior Investment Associate

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm based in the UK is looking for a talented investment analyst to join their team. This role involves the full cycle of the investment process, including sourcing deals, conducting financial analyses, and engaging directly with founders and investors. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a background in finance or investment banking, as well as exceptional communication abilities and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• 3 - 6 years’ experience in Specialty Finance, Secondary or Growth Equity Investing, or Investment Banking.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify and assess attractive segments for secondary investments.
• Manage the deal pipeline and ensure timely progression of opportunities.
• Monitor the portfolio and provide data and analysis for Limited Partner reporting.

Skills

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Business or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Support the full deal lifecycle — from sourcing to close — as we provide liquidity to the world’s leading growth-stage founders and investors.

**Please note we accept applications from London or Amsterdam, but you must already be in one of those locations**

Company

Flywheel Capital is redesigning venture liquidity. We’re a leading structured secondary investment firm helping founders and VCs behind top-tier growth-stage companies realise value, without waiting for a traditional exit or losing out on long-term upside.

With a growing portfolio of household names across the US and Europe, we offer families and institutions a smarter, more resilient way to invest in the companies shaping our future.

Join us as we invest in some of the world’s most exciting companies – and help reshape how venture liquidity work.

Role

Flywheel is offering a unique opportunity to join our investment team at the forefront of innovation in private market liquidity.

We’re looking for a dynamic, motivated, and distinctly talented individual with a unique combination of commanding analytical, interpersonal, and creative financial skills. This is a full-cycle role, contributing across all stages of the investment process – from origination and analysis, through execution, management, and eventual exit.

You will work directly with Flywheel’s General Partners day-to-day to develop and process our pipeline of investments and exits, engaging with leading founders and investors, and ensuring a smooth and efficient deal operation. Over time, you will be expected to advance internally, assuming greater responsibility across the firm and its funds.

If you are passionate about private markets, this is your chance to help shape investments into the leading companies of this decade and redesign how venture liquidity works.

Details

• Location: Amsterdam or London
• Flexibility: Hybrid working. Occasional European travel required.
• Compensation: Competitive base salary, plus performance bonus and scope for carry participation.

Responsibilities

• Deal Sourcing & Qualification.Conduct market research to identify and assess attractive segments for secondary investments. Source, evaluate, and qualify new investment opportunities, including both single-asset and portfolio transactions. Manage the deal pipeline and ensure timely progression of opportunities.
• Analysis, Diligence & Execution. Conduct comprehensive financial and commercial analysis to support investment decision-making. Lead the coordination of advisors and counterparties throughout the transaction process, ensuring timely delivery of legal, tax, and regulatory analysis, as well as closing documentation.
• Portfolio Management & Reporting. Monitor the portfolio, updating valuation and investment models quarterly. Present quarterly assessment of opportunities and threats across the portfolio to the CIO. Collaborate with the Finance and Operations Manager to provide data and analysis for Limited Partner (LP) reporting.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Attend and observe Investment Committee meetings. Support marketing and investor relations activities, including developing presentations, responding to queries, and assisting with communications.
• Investment Process & Technology Enhancement: Contribute to the development and implementation of technology solutions aimed at automating analysis and portfolio management processes.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• 3 - 6 years’ experience in Specialty Finance, Secondary or Growth Equity Investing, or Investment Banking.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling and execution across GP/LP secondary, credit and/or direct investments.
• Strong academic credentials from a leading university, with a relevant degree in Business, Finance, or other.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex workstreams concurrently and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, with strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in additional European languages is a plus.

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated, obsessively detail-oriented, and passionate about working in our field.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive and hands-on approach.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills; high integrity and professionalism.
• Ambition to build a long-term career and assume increasing responsibility within the firm.

Process

To apply, please send your CV and short Cover Letter to [emailprotected] by 18th July 2025.

Flywheel Capital is committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.