Analyst - Secondary Advisory

Venture Search is partnered with an independent Placement Agent, who are looking to expand their Secondary Advisory team. Focused on LP-led transactions within LMM PE, you will have exposure to the full deal lifecycle.

Candidates MUST HAVE a minimum of 18 months of full-time experience in M&A or Secondaries to be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of secondary market transactions.
• Conduct detailed financial, commercial, and market analysis of companies, sectors, and investment opportunities.
• Build and maintain financial models, including valuation analyses, transaction models, and return analyses.
• Perform company and industry research, including analysis of market trends, competitive positioning, business performance, and growth drivers.
• Assist in preparing investment memoranda, teasers, information materials, valuation analyses, and client presentations.
• Support due diligence processes by coordinating information requests, reviewing data, and identifying key investment considerations.
• Analyze potential investment opportunities and assess risk/return profiles, liquidity considerations, and exit scenarios.
• Track secondary market activity, transaction trends, valuation movements, and relevant investor sentiment.
• Participate in client and investor interactions, including preparation for meetings, calls, and presentations.
• Maintain accurate transaction databases, market intelligence, and internal records.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline; a relevant postgraduate qualification is a plus.
• 1.5–3 years of relevant experience in investment banking, secondaries investments or secondary advisory. More senior candidates can be considered for an Associate-level position.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation methodologies, and corporate finance principles.
• Strong financial modelling skills, including proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to analyze and interpret large amounts of financial and operational data and translate findings into clear conclusions.
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to produce high-quality client-ready materials.
• Understanding of private markets and secondary transactions is highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.