About our client
We are working with an established and growing private markets investment firm looking to appoint a senior associate to its London-based asset management team.
The firm manages a diverse portfolio of investments and takes an analytical and commercially driven approach to understanding performance, identifying risks and supporting investment decisions.
Working closely with senior investment professionals, the successful candidate will play an important role in monitoring investments, assessing complex financial situations and contributing to decisions that influence portfolio performance and returns.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone from a restructuring, corporate finance or private equity background looking to move into a buy-side environment and develop broader investment and commercial experience.
What the job involves
- Analyse financial and operational performance across a portfolio of investments, identifying deviations from expectations and potential areas of concern
- Review financial statements, management reporting and business performance, including leverage, liquidity and valuations
- Evaluate complex financial situations and support decisions relating to capital requirements, refinancings, restructurings and exits
- Work closely with senior investment professionals and external stakeholders to assess and address portfolio developments
- Prepare financial analysis, presentations and recommendations to support investment and portfolio management decisions
- Develop increasing responsibility for individual investments and exposure to senior stakeholders over time
What we are looking for
- Relevant experience in restructuring advisory, private equity portfolio management, corporate finance or a similar analytical discipline
- Strong financial and commercial acumen, with excellent financial statement analysis and an understanding of business performance
- Experience evaluating complex financial situations and identifying risks and potential solutions
- The ability to interpret financial information, exercise independent judgement and communicate clear recommendations
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with and challenge senior stakeholders
- A proactive, detail-oriented and intellectually curious individual with an interest in developing a long-term career in investment management
- Interest in data analytics, technology or automation would be advantageous
- The position offers the opportunity to develop broader investment exposure within a collaborative environment, working closely with experienced professionals and gaining increasing responsibility for commercially important portfolio situations
