Investment Associate


San Francisco
Permanent
GBP225000 - GBP250000
Investment Management
PR/546976_1748377100
Investment Associate

We are a dynamic lower middle market private equity firm focused on partnering with founder-led and entrepreneurial businesses across the business services sector. Our mission is to drive long-term value creation through strategic growth, operational excellence, and collaborative partnerships. With a hands-on investment approach and a strong track record of success, we are expanding our team to support continued growth.

Position Overview

As an Investment Associate on our Business Services team, you will play a critical role in all aspects of the investment lifecycle-from sourcing and evaluating new opportunities to executing transactions and supporting portfolio companies post-close. This is a high-impact role ideal for candidates with strong analytical skills, transaction experience, and a passion for building businesses in the lower middle market.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Sourcing & Evaluation

  • Conduct market research and industry analysis to identify attractive investment opportunities in the business services sector.
  • Support the development of investment theses and sourcing strategies.
  • Evaluate inbound deal flow and assist in screening potential targets.

Due Diligence & Execution

  • Lead financial modeling, valuation analysis, and scenario planning.
  • Coordinate due diligence efforts across legal, financial, operational, and commercial workstreams.
  • Prepare investment committee materials and support deal structuring and negotiations.

Portfolio Management

  • Collaborate with portfolio company management teams to track performance and identify growth initiatives.
  • Monitor key financial and operational metrics and assist in strategic planning.
  • Support add-on acquisitions and integration efforts.

Internal Initiatives

  • Contribute to firm-wide knowledge sharing, process improvement, and strategic planning.
  • Mentor interns and junior team members as needed.

Qualifications

  • 1-4 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, management consulting, or a related field.
  • Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Demonstrated interest in the business services sector and lower middle market investing.
  • Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and strong attention to detail.
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field; MBA or other advanced degree a plus but not required.

What We Offer

  • Exposure to the full investment lifecycle and direct interaction with senior leadership and portfolio company executives.
  • A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with opportunities for growth and advancement.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.

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