Investment Associate, Leading Growth / VC fund, London

Job title : Investment Associate, Leading Growth / VC fund, London
Location : London
Contact : Sam Block
Call : Sam
Email : email Sam
Reference : 1756708

Company: Altus Partners is delighted to be working with a market leading growth / VC fund that is looking to expand its investment team, based in London. This firm is highly acquisitive, completing over 15 deals last year across a range of sectors, including Tech, SaaS, Healthcare, and Education. As part of a close-knit team, you’ll take on genuine deal responsibility from day one.

In this role, you’ll work on deals from origination through to completion, as well as take responsibility for portfolio management post-acquisition.

THE ROLE:

  • Assist in origination of new investment ideas and ongoing management of existing investments

  • Conduct research / due diligence on investment ideas and prepare investment papers / proposals accordingly

  • Create, develop and maintain financial models

  • Develop and maintain relationships with companies, advisers and other industry participants

  • Assist in the regular reporting and compliance activities associated with specific funds / products

  • Assist in the production of marketing materials which will be used to raise funds and capital as required (accounts, factsheets, presentations, teasers, etc.)

  • Investment monitoring and valuation analysis

 

THE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Candidates will have a strong academic record and at least three years of investment or transaction experience and five years of total career experience.

  • Candidates might be ACA qualified or equivalent, with first time passes

  • Strong financial skills including financial modelling and analysis capability, and ability to interpret business and management accounts.

  • Capable of leading workstreams within a deal / project with oversight and support

  • Strong people skills, capacity to build and maintain relationships, and clear ability to influence and work with board level contacts.