Job Title: Associate, Private Equity, Secondary Investments

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Location: London, St Pauls

Work Pattern: 5 days a week from the office

Department: Private Equity Fund Investments, LP Secondaries

What the Hiring Manager says….

‘This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving team and strategy and to learn how to invest in private equity secondaries.’

Summary of our opportunity

You will be responsible for performing a broad range of analytical duties to support the firm’s Private Equity Secondary investment activities. Your responsibilities will include financial modelling and analysis, deal structuring, preparation of investment committee memos and presentation materials and in-depth research and analysis of industries and markets.

You will be involved in the whole life-cycle of investment process, from sourcing to closing and monitoring. You will provide the analytical support required for the investment decision-making process and be involved in the closing process as well as assist in the monitoring of the portfolio. Over time, you will be expected to take on new responsibilities and a leadership role in transactions.

This position demands excellent analytical insight and secondary private equity modelling skills, strong communication capability, as well as extensive industry networking and outreach. You must thrive in a team-based environment that demands perseverance and creativity in sourcing transactions and on gathering and analysing information. You will also need to have the ability to balance multiple tasks, and to work effectively in a global cross-border team.

Primary responsibilities for this role include (but are not limited to):

Your primary responsibilities will be:

Modelling

·         Build financial models in order to analyse secondary opportunities.

Deal sourcing

• Assist in the screening and selection of new secondary opportunities.

Deal structuring and execution

• Support the deal team to value, structure and execute secondary investments.

Portfolio monitoring

• Support the monitoring of secondary investments in the portfolio.

Presentation materials

• Prepare investment committee memos, marketing materials and case studies.

Market research

• Research the secondary market as well as various industries and sectors.

Business development and secondary strategy

• Analyse the secondary market trends to optimize the secondary strategy.

Key Requirements/ Qualifications

You will have demonstrable experience of: 

• Financial Modelling and Analysis
• Degree from a well-regarded institution, preferably in a quantitative discipline

Personal Attributes

Personal attributes that will make you successful in this role include but are not limited to: 

• Advanced analytical and financial / modelling skills
• Critical thinking and intellectually curious
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to manage workload effectively and deliver quality work on schedule in a fast-paced environment
• High competency and comprehension of corporate finance and accounting concepts
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Driven, energetic, motivated and self-starter
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit and is willing to assume additional responsibilities
• Strong sense of values and ethics

Our Global Benefits Framework is centred around these 3 key attributes:

• Wellbeing - Supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing as well as your lifestyle needs.
• Inclusivity – Fit for purpose and competitive, no matter who or where you are.
• Longevity – Long Term and sustainable in design.

Inclusion is one of ICG’s key values and we are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for everyone. By welcoming different perspectives, we strengthen ICG’s performance, enrich decision-making and contribute to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and the markets we serve. Accordingly, our recruitment processes provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

We are equally committed to delivering an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require information in an alternative format, additional time for assessments, an adjusted interview schedule, or any other support during the recruitment process, please let us know.