Vice President, LPO (R0102)

Coller Capital; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in the UK is seeking a VP to manage LP-led investments. Responsibilities include screening new opportunities, structuring transactions, and leading a junior team. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of relevant experience and an MBA or Bachelor's in finance. This role is crucial for driving investment strategies and requires strong analytical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in private equity or investment banking.
• Private equity LP-led secondaries experience required.
• Strong technical skills, including ability to read fund financials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the screening of new opportunities.
• Manage the junior team’s analysis work.
• Manage structuring, execution and closing of transactions.

Skills

Private equity experience

Financial modelling

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

MBA or Bachelor's in finance/economics

Tools

Financial analysis tools

Job description

Job Overview

Coller Capital is looking for a talented individual to join us as a VP. The Vice President’s primary responsibility will be to manage the screening, diligence, structuring, and execution of LP‑led investments. The VP works as part of a larger team focused on LP‑led investments led by experienced Partners and Principals and is supported by a team of associates.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the screening of new opportunities, detailed analysis of those opportunities (with support of the junior team), preparation of investment committee materials and presentation of final investment recommendations to various stakeholders.
• Manage the junior team in connection with their analysis work on specific transactions and also their work on non‑transaction tasks such as quarterly fund updates and ad‑hoc reports.
• Manage structuring, execution and closing of transactions, including documentation and oversight of legal and closing processes.
• Build internal relationships with key stakeholders such as Finance, Office of the Chief Investment Officer, Investor Relations and members of Coller Capital’s Credit and Private Wealth teams.
• Conduct ongoing market and industry research and stay informed about current and developing trends.
• Manage and develop relationships with external parties, including intermediaries, sponsors and potential sellers.
• Attend AGMs and other industry events, which may require travel.
• Support Principals and Partners in origination activities.
• Perform ongoing monitoring, analysis and reporting for completed LP‑led investments.
• Liaise with Finance, CIO’s Office, Portfolio Monitoring Committee, Valuation Committee and Investor Relations on questions relating to prior transactions.
• Share knowledge with colleagues, mentor junior team members and participate in recruitment and platform contribution.

Qualifications and Experience

• MBA and/or Bachelors in finance, economics or a related field.
• 5‑7 years experience within private equity and/or investment banking.
• Private equity LP‑led secondaries experience required.
• Strong technical skills, including ability to read fund financials, financial modelling and commercial judgment.
• Experience with negotiation and structuring of legal documentation.
• Understanding of market structure, dynamics and key players.
• Strong track record of individual achievement.
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.

Personal Qualities

• Driven and ambitious with a standard of excellence for self and others.
• Strong personal impact and influence.
• Entrepreneurial mindset – self‑starter.
• flexibility and adaptability.
• Persistence and resilience.
• Leadership – leads by example and acts as a role model and mentor for junior colleagues.
• Diversity and inclusion mindset.

Thinking Style

• Strategic and critical thinker.
• Comfortable operating tactically / opportunistically while remaining within a framework set by the Strategic Investment Committee.
• Ability to collaborate in a group setting and/or come to conclusions independently.
• Highly developed problem‑solving skills.
• Innovative mindset.

Relationship Building

• Teamworking ethos and skills.
• Support and development of team, comfortable managing 'up' and 'down' the organization.
• Highly developed relevant business networks.
• Socially confident.
• Ability to build rapport quickly, even with new or 'cold' relationships.

Client Orientation

• Ability to understand client challenges and craft client‑centred solutions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Project Management

• Ability to manage and progress multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize work for self and team.
• Plan for and anticipate challenges.
• Manage communication with counterparties and service providers.
• Oversee legal and closing, drive projects through completion.
• Careful attention to detail and concern for accuracy.

Please let us know if we can make any reasonable adjustments at interview in order to fully support and promote your talent.

Department Investments, Locations London.