Private Equity Associate

Overview

Direct message the job poster from Top Recroot

Managing Partner @ Top Recroot | Private Equity & Venture Capital

Growth Impact PE Fund | Investment Associate – London/Lisbon

Our client, a thematic impact private equity firm launching its €300m debut growth fund, seeks a fluent French-speaking Investment Associate for their buy-side team in London or Lisbon. With 3-6 years of experience, you'll drive high-impact growth investments across Europe, backing mission-driven companies tackling social and environmental challenges.

• Deal Sourcing
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  Identify growth-stage opportunities in impact sectors (e.g., cleantech, social enterprise), leveraging French-language networks in Francophone Europe.
• Due Diligence
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  Lead financial, operational, and impact assessments, including market research and ESG analysis.
• Financial Modeling
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  Build sophisticated DCF, LBO, and valuation models for growth equity deals.
• Deal Execution
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  Support structuring, negotiations, and closing alongside senior team members.
• Portfolio Management
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  Partner with founders to scale impact and returns in portfolio companies.
• Market Research
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  Track European impact trends and thematic opportunities.

• 3-6 years in PE, growth equity, VC, investment banking, or impact investing.
• Fluent French speaker (fluent English required); additional EU languages a plus.
• Top-tier academic background (Bachelor's/MSc in Finance, Economics, Business).
• Proven financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Passion for impact investing and mission-driven enterprises.

DM your CV to connect, happy to arrange intro calls with the team.