Private Equity Secondaries - Associate (London) - Leading Global Secondaries Investor

Linear Partners are working with a leading global private markets investor as they continue to grow their Secondaries team in London. This is a strong opportunity to join a well-regarded platform with a broad investment mandate, offering exposure to a wide range of GP-led and LP-led transactions across private equity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the evaluation and execution of secondaries transactions across GP-led and LP-led opportunities
• Take ownership of financial modelling, including fund and portfolio-level analysis
• Lead detailed due diligence on underlying portfolios, managers, and assets
• Analyse fund structures, cash flows, and return profiles to support investment decisions
• Prepare and present investment materials, including investment memos and IC papers
• Work closely with senior stakeholders across the full deal lifecycle
• Support portfolio management and monitoring of existing investments
• Contribute to origination efforts and broader market coverage
• Manage multiple workstreams across live transactions
• Mentor and support junior team members

Requirements

• 3-6 years’ experience in investment banking, private equity, secondaries, or a related field
• Strong academic background from a leading university
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical skillset
• Solid understanding of private equity, fund structures, and secondaries dynamics
• Experience across M&​A, leveraged finance, or investing environments
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to assess opportunities independently
• High attention to detail and ability to manage complex datasets
• Clear communication skills with experience presenting to senior stakeholders
• Genuine interest in private markets and secondaries
• Proactive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment