Job Description
We are working with a leading European growth private equity firm focused on fast‑growing, mission‑critical software and technology businesses to hire an Investment Analyst / Associate for its London‑based investment team.
Firm and strategy
* Pan‑European growth investor focused on high‑growth, mission‑critical software and technology companies with recurring or re‑occurring revenue models and strong structural tailwinds.
* Acts as sole or lead investor, taking control or co‑control positions and providing strategic and operational support through an in‑house value‑creation team.
* Strong emphasis on responsible investing and ESG, integrating sustainability and value‑creation initiatives across the portfolio.
Key responsibilities
* Originate and evaluate growth equity investments in European software and technology companies, using a data‑driven sourcing approach and thematic research.
* Conduct detailed market mapping, sector deep‑dives, and competitive landscape analysis to identify high‑growth, founder‑owned and bootstrapped businesses.
* Build and own complex financial models, including revenue cohorts, unit economics, sensitivity and returns analysis for growth and buy‑out situations.
* Prepare high‑quality investment materials (IC memos, board packs, portfolio updates) articulating the investment thesis, key risks, value‑creation plan and ESG workstreams.
* Support and coordinate due diligence across commercial, financial, technology/product and ESG workstreams, managing external advisors where necessary.
* Work closely with the value‑creation team and portfolio management on strategic projects (e.g. M&A, international expansion, pricing, go‑to‑market optimisation, KPI dashboards).
* Monitor portfolio performance on an ongoing basis, track key operating and ESG metrics, and contribute to exit preparation and execution.
Candidate profile
* 2–4 years of experience in top‑tier investment banking, growth / buy‑out private equity, or growth‑stage technology investing; outstanding Analyst‑level candidates will also be considered.
* Strong technical skill set: excellent financial modelling, valuation and accounting fundamentals, with experience owning workstreams on live transactions.
* Demonstrable interest in software and technology businesses, ideally with exposure to recurring‑revenue or subscription models.
* Evidence of rigorous, data‑driven thinking and comfort working with large data sets, translating analysis into clear investment conclusions and recommendations.
* Entrepreneurial, hands‑on mindset with appetite to work in a lean, high‑performing team and to engage directly with founders and C‑level leaders across Europe.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft concise investment narratives and build trusted relationships internally and with management teams.
* Fluency in English required and additional European language, German is a an advantage..
Personal attributes
* High integrity and alignment with a responsible investing mindset, including enthusiasm for integrating ESG into investment and ownership practices.
* Low‑ego team player who enjoys working in a collaborative, international environment and is effective with senior stakeholders.
* Proactive self‑starter comfortable taking ownership, juggling multiple projects, and operating in a fast‑paced deal environment.