Investment Manager – Private Equity

Investment Manager – Private Equity
£70,000 - £120,000+ (Relationship and experience dependant) – Bonuses
Hybrid Working - London
My Client, a boutique private equity fund and advisory firm is seeking to recruit an Investment Manager. They are set up as a search fund, a form of entrepreneurial private equity, established with the aim of acquiring lower mid-market businesses. My client is focused on scaling its existing portfolio companies through both organic growth and executing M&A / buy and build strategies, whilst seeking to expand its portfolio further through the purchase of private businesses typically valued at between £4M and £20M.
The successful candidate will oversee the entire deal process, from sourcing and evaluating new investment opportunities, all the way through to execution and completion. The successful candidate is also expected to be heavily involved in capital raising (both debt and equity), as well as being active in monitoring and supporting new and existing portfolio companies.
The role will also focus on helping the firm expand its advisory service offering.
This role will be attractive for those who thrive on autonomy, want to have a significant impact on a business from day one and who like the idea of working in a professional startup like atmosphere, with a small collegiate team.
This role presents a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor, as the company moves from its origins as a search fund towards its aim of becoming an entrepreneurial institutional investor.
On offer for the Investment Manager Role:
* Competitive salary – Up to £120,000 + Full Flexibility
* Significant annual bonus earnings
* Opportunity for co-investments
* Direct path to Equity Partner
Requirements for the Investment Manager Role:
* Experience across either Corporate Finance, M&A/Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Investor Relations. Management or Strategy Consultants will also be considered but must demonstrate a strong interest in LMM private equity.
* Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
* Strong proficiency in financial analysis, capital operations, project appraisal, and investment decision-making
* Effective communication, interpersonal, and presentation abilities
* Highly motivated and organized, capable of working autonomously and efficiently under pressure to adhere to stringent deadlines.
* Proactive approach with a collaborative mindset, thriving in team environments
* Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Ability to perform under pressure within tight timelines and multitask as necessary
* Eligibility to work in the UK is a requirement