Suitable for an ambitious team player who wants more involvement within their career and work directly with decision-makers.

Location: Mayfair, London – work from office 9 am-6 pm with some overtime during busy times

Salary: A competitive base depending on experience with some flexibility plus generous bonus opportunities and corporate benefits

A PE investment firm (over £3bln under management) focused on acquiring control positions in asset-backed operating companies in Europe, the UK and the US is looking to advance its team and hire a Senior VP to strengthen its acquisitions department. The person will be responsible for the execution of transactions from start to finish and will be working closely with a variety of stakeholders.

The role offers a unique experience of working directly with the decision-makers and having direct exposure to a full multitude of corporate deals. As part of a management team, the role offers supportive and entrepreneurial experience and a high level of exposure (internally and externally).

The SVP will be a main contributor to a team of investment professionals and will work on transactions to undertake and manage sizable investments across various geographies within real estate and international corporate deals, actively engage in portfolio and asset management and mentor junior subordinates.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake and manage various equity investments across the UK, EU and the US across various asset classes
• Leading full cycle of investment deals, including the deal structuring, due diligence, vetting, client relations, financing and closing
• Presenting investment reports and memos to the Investment Committee
• Defining, assessing and implementing various asset strategies aimed at driving financial performance in the long and short-term.
• Form subjective and research and analysis-based opinions, able to justify your points of view, challenge decisions and apply a critical thinking process
• Pro-actively applying your knowledge, operational and asset management expertise to increase the income and the value of the assets
• Building relationships with third-party suppliers – e.g. banks, law firms, lenders and various commercial advisors, as well as partners, clients and investment advisors.
• Take charge of managing and mentoring your team of subordinates, overseeing and managing their performance, and becoming a leader for your team.

 You will be/have:

• High achiever with excellent academic background
• Sound experience and knowledge of building an effective investment track-record
• Formed investment judgment and understanding of the industry and the market conditions
• Decisive and capable of driving investment development across various asset classes
• An effective communicator who can talk at all levels and develop effective relationship
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and willingness to go the extra mile
• A team player who is also an ambitious self-starter with the ability to be flexible and work independently.

 What is in it for me?

• Freedom to explore your potential
• Opportunity to experience entrepreneurial ambition, work directly with top managers, make the role your own
• Competitive salary and an impressive discretionary bonus structure (based on deals)
• Corporate benefits
• Amazing office location in the heart of London
• Become a part of a supportive, friendly and dynamic team of work-hard-play-hard top professionals in the field
• Not ‘just a number’ type of role. Feel your potential – have a real say and contribute to the bottom line.