Associate - Private Equity Secondaries

Our client, a leading global private markets manager with a well-established and rapidly growing secondaries platform, is seeking a high-calibre Associate to join its London-based investment team. The platform is recognised for its strong presence in GP-led transactions and complex structured solutions, alongside a broad LP secondaries offering. This opportunity is well-suited to candidates from top-tier investment banking or investing backgrounds looking to transition into a highly regarded buy-side franchise with significant scale and deal flow across Europe and globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the sourcing, screening, and execution of LP-led secondary transactions, GP-led restructurings, and structured opportunities
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, valuations, and investment committee materials
• Conduct rigorous quantitative analysis and support underwriting across complex transaction structures
• Assist with commercial, financial, and legal due diligence processes
• Work closely with senior investment professionals across live transactions
• Support portfolio monitoring, performance analysis, and strategic initiatives

Candidate Profile

• 3-4 years of experience in investment banking (M&A, Leveraged Finance, or Financial Sponsors) or relevant investing roles
• Strong technical, analytical, and financial modelling skills developed in a high-performance environment
• Solid understanding of valuation methodologies, fund structures, and cash flow modelling
• High level of intellectual rigour with the ability to analyse complex transactions and datasets
• Fluency in a European language is advantageous
• Detail-oriented, highly organised, and able to manage multiple workstreams under tight timelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment

Why This Role

• Opportunity to join a leading secondaries platform within a globally recognised private markets manager
• Significant exposure to GP-led and complex structured transactions
• Strong European deal flow combined with global reach
• Collaborative, high-performance culture with clear progression opportunities