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Vice President - Private Equity

Pearse Partners

London Area, United Kingdom
Full-time
Finance & Investment
Posted 6 Jul 2026

Job Description

Vice President — Principal Investments

We are working with Family office focused on principal investments across the full capital structure, from equity to distressed products.

It is a Highly opportunistic by mandate, it invests proprietary long-term capital across a broad range of sectors and geographies, unconstrained by a conventional fund structure. Its portfolio includes globally recognised consumer brands. The firm keeps a deliberately low profile and operates from several major financial centres

The Opportunity

A Vice President to take a central role in originating, executing and managing principal investments. The role offers meaningful ownership across the transaction lifecycle, direct access to senior decision-makers, and the flexibility that comes with investing proprietary capital. Well suited to an investor who thrives in an unstructured, opportunity-led environment

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute investments across the capital structure, from screening to completion
  • Build financial models, valuations and returns analyses to underpin decisions
  • Lead due diligence on complex, often cross-border situations
  • Prepare and present investment recommendations to senior principals
  • Support portfolio management and value creation, including consumer-facing assets
  • Contribute to proprietary origination across sectors and geographies

Candidate Profile

  • Investment banking background, ideally followed by private equity, fund or family office experience
  • Consumer-facing sector experience strongly preferred
  • Proven ability to lead transactions across the capital structure, with strong modelling skills
  • Comfortable operating with autonomy in an entrepreneurial setting
  • Commercially astute, discreet, and strong academic credentials

Interested in this role?

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