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.
Please let us know if we can make any reasonable adjustments at interview in order to fully support and promote your talent.
- Locations
- London
About Coller Capital
Coller Capital, founded in 1990, is one of the world's leading investors in the secondary market for private assets – and widely acknowledged as an innovator in secondaries.
The firm provides liquidity solutions to private markets investors worldwide, acquiring interests in private equity, private credit, and other private markets assets. With headquarters in London, and offices in New York, Hong Kong, Beijing, Seoul, Luxembourg, Zurich, Melbourne and Montreal, Coller’s multinational investment team has a truly global reach.
In January 2021, the firm closed Coller International Partners VIII, with committed capital (including co-investment vehicles) of just over $9 billion and backing from over 200 of the world’s leading institutional investors.
In February 2022, the firm closed Coller Credit Opportunities I, with committed capital (including co-investment vehicles) of c.$1.45 billion and backing from over 40 institutional investors.
In March 2023, Coller Capital announced the creation of its global Private Wealth Secondaries Solutions (“PWSS”) business to provide further access to private capital markets for high-net-worth individuals.