Analyst, Large Cap Private Markets Investor, London, UK

About our client
We are working on a rare and exciting opportunity with a large Investment Management business, which is looking for an Analyst to join their London office.
What the job involves

• Investment due diligence (quantitative modelling and qualitative analysis of investment opportunities including preparation and review of commercial and financial due diligence and valuation and returns analysis)
• Opportunity to participate in the entire deal process across direct investment, co-investment and fund investments, rotating across all of the teams
• Contributing to origination activities with sector and target research and analysis
• Co-authoring of Investment Committee papers and, subsequently, contributing to presenting these materials at committee stage
• Collaboration with internal stakeholders including tax, investment legal, operational due diligence and compliance;
• Co-ordination of external advisors including investment banks, General Partners (GPs), external counsel and other advisers
• Liaise with potential and existing investee companies
• Initiate and build relationships across advisory network and with investment professional peers
• Assist asset management activities across the Direct Equity and Private Equity Funds portfolios including interaction with GPs and review of their fund performance, interaction with senior management at investee companies and attendance at shareholder and investor meetings, monitoring of company performance and participation in value add and transformation activities

Who we are looking for

• Experience in investment banking, transaction services, corporate finance, or other financial training
• Critical thinker with strong analytical and numerical skills that can be applied to company valuation and financial analysis
• Strong cashflow modelling skills (e.g.: LBO and/or DCF modelling) considered a plus although training will be provided
• Competent with Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop internal and external relationships
• A strong team player contributing to a supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ability to work in the UK with occasional travel to Europe, US and Australia