Senior Associate, GP-led Investments (R0115)

We are looking for a talented senior associate who will participate in and contribute to all aspects of the deal process with responsibility for all quantitative and qualitative analysis of portfolio companies.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ANALYSIS

• Qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate potential transactions including performing detailed sector and company research and analysis.

• Financial modelling including company valuation analysis, capital structure modelling and transaction structuring.

• Conduct due diligence and assist with deal execution and transaction management.

• Prepare materials for Investment Committee and other internal meetings.

• Interact with external consultants and advisers as required regarding analysis.

STRUCTURING AND EXECUTION

• Modelling of various deal structures to determine optimal approach to meet needs.

• Coordination of execution and legal workstreams including document negotiation and preparation. Assist with closing process including liaising with Coller’s in-house legal team, fund administrators, and external board of directors.

POST-INVESTMENT MONITORING

• Keep up-to-date on portfolio performance and address any specific requests for action or approval (for example, receipt and sale/retention of distributed stock proceeds).

• Prepare returns forecasts, commentary, and other investment information for internal monitoring purposes.

DEAL SOURCING, MARKETING AND FUNDRAISING

• Conduct desk research for marketing, deal sourcing and fundraising.

• Build strong relationships with GPs/Investors/Consultants/Advisers.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

ESSENTIAL

• Strong technical skills (you will have completed your analyst training or equivalent) from:

o Investment Banking / M&A

o Private equity

• Good transactional experience.

• Very strong analytical abilities.

• Advanced financial and business modelling skills.

• Established business network in the UK through working in the UK.

• Fluent (written and spoken) English.

DESIRABLE

• Solid knowledge of the Private Equity Secondaries market.

• Knowledge of a European language

COMPETENCIES (key behaviours):

• A team player with a strong work ethic

• Results driven

• Ability to work under pressure

• Ambitious and highly motivated

• Strategic and commercial acumen

• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills

• Well informed on market trends and key players

• Excellent networking skills

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary and bonus scheme, we offer private medical insurance and an attractive pension.

For more information about Coller Secondaries, please visit: https://secondariesinstitute.collercapital.com

Coller Capital is an equal opportunities employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all applications on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing an inclusive recruitment process for all candidates.

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