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ACL Partners

Private Equity Associate

On site

London, United kingdom

Junior

Full Time

08-11-2025

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Job Specifications

Associate – Private Equity (London)

We are partnering with a highly respected mid-market private equity fund in London seeking to hire an Associate to join its expanding investment team. This position offers hands-on involvement across the full investment lifecycle, from origination to portfolio value creation.

Responsibilities:

Assess new investment opportunities across services-focused sectors (financial services, professional services, healthcare, education)
Build detailed financial models and perform valuation and returns analysis
Lead core diligence workstreams across commercial, financial, operational, and legal areas
Prepare investment committee materials and support deal execution
Work closely with management teams on post-investment value creation initiatives

Requirements:

2–5 years of experience in investment banking (M&A or related)
ACA qualified (first-time passes)
Experience at a leading platform (elite boutique or strong mid-market advisory)
Strong transaction execution exposure
Outstanding academic record from a top university
Highly analytical, commercially minded, and capable of managing multiple workstreams
Demonstrated interest in private equity and investing

About the Company

ACL Partners is a market leading executive search and talent acquisition advisory firm catering to the needs of globally-oriented, growth focused and emerging organisations within Financial Services Sector. Know more