Investment Analyst (Private Equity)

An excellent opportunity for an Investment Analyst to join this multi-strategy investment firm. Privately owned and with a global portfolio, the company invest in private and public markets as well as real estate and other funds.

This role is within the Private Equity team and will play a key role in the oversight of existing investments as well as the research and analysis of new direct investment opportunities. The company are flexible and opportunistic and have a focus on the consumer markets for direct investments.

The Role

• Oversight and monitoring of existing investments and portfolios, including building relationships with, and analysis of, external funds and companies
• Research of new fund and direct investment opportunities
• Broader industry, regional and thematic research, developing an understanding of relevant trends and risks to help direct investment activity
• Contributing to due diligence of live investment activities and to investment committee papers
• Assist and/or lead development of financial models across existing and prospective investments
• Maintain and improve internal analysis, reporting and controls around existing investments and portfolios
• Possible ad hoc analysis across other asset categories
• Building relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation

Requirements

• At least 2 years' experience in an analytical role within a finance or investment environment
• Exposure to the private equity industry
• Proficient in MS Excel, including demonstrable experience of building and adapting detailed financial models
• Awareness of, and interest in, broader financial and investment markets
• Organised individual with strong attention-to-detail, a critical mindset and the ability to multi-task and prioritise issues as they arise
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders internally and externally