Associate, Secondaries

The Role

A global private equity firm is hiring an Associate to join its Secondaries team in London. This is a three-year contract position within the firm's Associate programme.

The team invests with private equity secondaries sponsors across a range of transactions, including acquisition of private equity fund stakes and general partner-led transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Build Excel-based models to value operating companies, funds, portfolios, and securitised structures
• Support preparation of deal memos and assist with Investment Committee presentations
• Represent the firm with private equity managers, company management, counterparties, and intermediaries during due diligence and monitoring
• Coordinate with internal strategy groups covering Funds, Direct Investments, Venture, Infrastructure, Real Estate, and Public Markets on investment opportunities
• Assist in deal closing alongside internal and external legal counsel, and back and middle office teams

Skills &​ Experience

• Bachelor's degree as a minimum academic requirement; equivalent practical experience is also considered
• Demonstrated experience in transactional processes
• Proficient financial modelling skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Background from a leading investment bank or a private equity secondaries investor is expected
• Experience in deal execution, including negotiation, deal structuring and pricing, due diligence, and legal closing is an advantage
• Collaborative and flexible approach to teamwork

Working Arrangements

The firm operates a hybrid model. Most employees work four days in the office and one day from home each week. The role is based in London.

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