Investment Associate – Late VC/Early Growth Investor (London)

Job title : Investment Associate – Late VC/Early Growth Investor (London)
Location : London
Job-type : Permanent
Reference : J8683
THE SEARCH:

Altus Partners have just been mandated to work with one of the most prominent growth tech US investors looking to build their European office in London. My client’s investment team are leaders in acquiring high-growth companies operating at the forefront of technology in both Europe and US. With over $2bn in Assets Under Management and recently announced a new fund close, the investment associate role will provide the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting growth stage companies in Europe.An exceptional opportunity for a highly technical Associate. This one is not to be missed.

THE ROLE:

•Directly be responsible for the identification of growth-stage technology business in which the fund can acquire

•Develop relationships with founders and management teams

•Originate, Execute and Portfolio Manage investments made in Europe

•Support senior team members by managing deals through to completion using financial acumen, commercial insight, and strong project management skills

•Support portfolio companies through the lifetime of the transaction from growth through to exit

•Marketing and relationship building

•Team participation

THE BACKGROUND:

•Minimum c. 2 years of technology Private Equity, Venture Capital or TMT M&A teams

•Relevant exposure to growth equity, debt, technology buy-outs within the £3-50m range

•Analytically rigorous and detail-orientated particularly with regards to numerical analysis, legal documentation, and written reports

•Have an enthusiastic and tenacious approach with a strong commitment to learning

•Passion for Technology and technology-enabled companies

•Excetional financial modelling skills

•Numerical proficient

•Able to synthesize complex matters effectively and concisely