Investment Associate

Job title : Investment Associate
Location : London
Job-type : Permanent
Contact : Ed Chamberlain
Call : Ed
Email : email Ed
Reference : 2956738
​THE SEARCH:

Altus Partners is delighted to be partnering with a leading private equity firm to identify an Investment Associate. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic investment team focused on transforming businesses in the services sectors (tech, business and financial). The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in deal execution, portfolio management, and investment research, working within a firm that is highly regarded for its strategic and analytical approach to investing.

THE ROLE:

The role includes but is not limited to the following:

Investment Management & Deal Execution

  • Support deal origination and execution, assisting in financial modelling, due diligence, and structuring transactions.

  • Develop investment theses and participate in key investment processes.

  • Conduct rigorous financial analysis and modelling to assess potential investment opportunities.

Portfolio Oversight & Value Creation

  • Provide strategic decision-making support to enhance portfolio company performance.

  • Assist in preparing board materials and investor reports.

  • Monitor financial and operational performance across active investments.

Market Research & Business Development

  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new investment opportunities.

  • Contribute to idea generation and investment screening.

Work closely with senior leadership on fund deployment strategies

THE REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

  • Experience: 3+ years in investment banking, private equity, or strategy consulting.

  • Analytical Skills: Strong financial modelling and investment analysis capabilities.

  • Commercial Acumen: Ability to assess business risks, opportunities, and value drivers.

  • Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal skills to engage with portfolio company management teams, advisers, and stakeholders.

  • Execution Focus: Hands-on approach with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced investment environment.

This is a high-impact opportunity for an ambitious investment professional to develop within a top-tier private equity firm, with significant exposure to deal-making, portfolio strategy, and fund management.

If you are interested in this role, please apply confidentially.