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Investment Associate, Leading Mid-Market Secondaries Fund, London, UK
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Investment Associate, Leading Mid-Market Secondaries Fund, London, UK
Secondary Market Investment Analysis – Associate
About Our Client
Our client is a long-established and highly-regarded contributor to the private equity secondary market, specialising in securing liquidity for limited partners (LPs) of diverse asset classes.
Key Focus Areas:
- Buyout funds
- Venture capital
- Real estate investments
- Mezzanine structures
The firm maintains a top-tier track record across numerous funds. It thrives on GP-led transactions and has a proven success history.
The Role: Investment Analysis Associate
Overview
As part of their lean London team, this role provides direct involvement in the full deal lifecycle, with a core emphasis on:
- In-depth quantitative and qualitative portfolio company/fund analysis
- Original structuring of the investment thesis, backed by original market research and diligence
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Responsibilities
Deal Analysis & Research
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Conduct qualitative and quantitative evaluations of prospective investments, covering:
- Asset valuations
- Portfolio company fundamentals
- Fund-performance indications
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Conduct in-depth market and sector analysis, including magazine-style reports and competitive benchmarking
Due Diligence & Committee Reporting
- Lead preparation of detailed due-diligence packs and associated reports
- Draft reports and presentations for investment committees
Post-Investment Management
- Establish individual and portfolio forecasts, tracking financial performance
- Produce up-to-date commentary on portfolio trends and insights
- Identify future relationship and deal flow opportunities based on post-acquisition results
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Required Skills & Experience
Technical Competencies
- Advanced financial modelling skills specific to M&A transactions
- Technical acumen in quantitative analysis and detail-oriented research
Industry Knowledge
- Demonstrable familiarity with the private equity secondaries space
- Clear appreciation for evolving trends within this evolving asset class
Attributes & Passions
- Passionate about financial markets and deep-dive analysis
- Intrinsic motivation to grow expertise in asset securitisation and secondary buyouts
- Fast learner—eagerness to grow in an expanding field
Note: Familiarity with magnet-focused portfolio analysis would also be an asset.
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