Our client is a leading global private equity firm focused on the small and mid cap market with more than £5 billion of equity capital under management, and more than 200 investment professionals worldwide. They have a large, dedicated European fund which is exclusively dedicated to making private equity investments in Europe.  The European team consists of approximately 40 investment professionals spread over three offices.

Their focus is on small and mid size businesses, and a deep understanding and appreciation of the unique challenges and opportunities such businesses present

They are now looking to add two Investment Analysts and an Investment Associate to their team, to work on the origination and execution of investment mandates for their fund.

The Analyst position will be a supporting role, working with the Partners on the origination and execution of investment mandates.  Its a superb opportunity for someone with between 3 - 5 years experience (3rd year Analyst to 1st year associate level).  The Associate, requiring someone with 5 years experience +, will have the ability to lead significant parts of transactions from the start, and could well work in private equity already.      

For both roles, they are interested in meetng:

-Investment bankers from tier one banks

-Strategy consultants from firms such as McKinsey

-Private equity professionals from other funds