Brock & Decker
Private Equity Associate - Mid-Market
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Private Equity Associate – Mid-Market
Location: London, UK
Position Type: Full-Time
Role Overview
We are seeking an ambitious, highly analytical Private Equity Associate to join our growing Mid-Market Investment Team in London.
In this role, you will be deeply involved in every phase of the deal lifecycle—from initial deal sourcing, screening, and commercial due diligence to complex financial modeling, transaction execution, and active portfolio management. You will work closely with senior leadership and management teams to evaluate mid-market buyouts, roll-up strategies, and growth equity investments across core European sectors.
Key Responsibilities
Deal Evaluation & Financial Modeling
- Build and maintain dynamic, complex LBO models, debt capacity analyses, returns waterfalls, and sensitive financial models from scratch.
- Perform detailed financial statement analysis, commercial due diligence, and valuation exercises (DCF, trading comps, precedent transactions).
- Analyze key business drivers, unit economics, market trends, and competitive dynamics for prospective target companies.
Deal Execution & Due Diligence
- Manage commercial, financial, tax, and legal due diligence streams in coordination with external advisors (e.g., Big 4, top-tier legal counsel, strategy consultants).
- Draft high-quality Investment Committee (IC) memos, presentation decks, and executive summaries to articulate investment theses and key risk factors.
- Assist senior team members in structuring transactions, negotiating key deal documentation, and interfacing with debt providers.
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Portfolio Company Management
- Work directly alongside portfolio executives to execute 100-day value creation plans, add-on acquisitions, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Monitor financial and operational performance across assigned portfolio companies, preparing quarterly IC updates and LP reporting materials.
- Support exit preparation processes, including M&A advisor selection, vendor due diligence coordination, and buyer positioning.
Sourcing & Industry Coverage
- Conduct deep-dive sub-sector research to map market dynamics and identify high-potential platform or bolt-on target companies.
- Maintain relationships with boutique M&A advisors, corporate finance boutiques, and industry contacts within the mid-market ecosystem.
Candidate Profile
Required Experience & Background
- Experience: 2–4 years of total experience within:
- Investment Banking (M&A, Leveraged Finance, or coverage groups at a bulge bracket, elite boutique, or mid-market firm), or
- Strategy Consulting (Big 3 or top-tier consulting firm with heavy exposure to commercial due diligence/PE advisory), or
- Mid-Market Private Equity or Growth Capital (as an analyst/associate).
- Education: Strong academic track record with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, STEM, or a related discipline from a leading university.
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Technical & Functional Skills
- Financial Modeling: Exceptional LBO modeling skills and proficiency in Excel/financial analytics.
- Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of mid-market deal structures, debt financing mechanics, and value-creation levers.
- Communication: Flawless written and verbal English skills; ability to synthesize complex quantitative data into clear executive recommendations.
- Due Diligence Expertise: Proven experience leading or coordinating multidisciplinary due diligence workflows.
Mindset & Soft Skills
- Proactive, self-motivated worker who thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced team environment.
- High attention to detail with rigorous analytical standards.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with founders, management teams, and external counterparties.
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