Private Equity Director

We are seeking an experienced Private Equity Director to join a London-based investment team with a generalist mandate, the team have historically invested in asset-backed operating companies but are now looking at more asset light transactions.

Key responsibilities

• Originate and lead investments across a variety of sectors within the mid-market space (team are currently exploring transactions within Healthcare, Software, Defence, etc)
• Evaluate opportunities across the UK and wider European markets.
• Lead deal execution, including financial analysis, due diligence and negotiations.
• Build relationships with management teams, advisers and intermediaries.
• Work closely with portfolio companies to drive growth and value creation.
• Mentor junior members of the investment team.

Ideal profile

• 8–12+ years of private equity, investment banking or related investing experience.
• Strong track record of sourcing and executing transactions.
• Genuine interest and experience in UK/European mid-market PE
• Excellent commercial judgement, analytical skills and communication abilities.
• Comfortable operating across sectors and geographies at senior level.

Our client is a small firm, they need to hire someone with an entrepreneurial mindset and a desire to work in a lean and dynamic set-up.