Job description
This is a unique opportunity to join an established and ambitious value-creation oriented PE fund focused on investments into UK growth businesses. Their investment strategy focuses on small-mid cap businesses working closely with management teams to unlock value creation potential through improved commercial, operational and technological effectiveness.
As a key member of the fund’s value creation team, which supports the full investment lifecycle from pre-deal assessment through to exit, the Portfolio Networks Research Analyst will play an important role in strengthening the fund’s executive and non-executive network. Working closely with the Portfolio Networks Director, this individual will help build internal research capabilities to proactively identify and engage senior talent aligned with the fund’s investment strategy.
The successful candidate will contribute to ensuring portfolio companies have timely access to high-quality leadership by generating market intelligence, conducting talent mapping, and supporting strategic hiring initiatives across the portfolio. An established UK mid-market PE fund headquartered in central London that has a national presence with cross sector investments in all regions of the UK.
Their investment thesis focuses on small-mid cap investments working closely with management teams to unlock value creation potential through improved commercial, operational and technological effectiveness while protecting the value of the fund both technically and commercially.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Network Mapping: Conduct network mapping to identify senior leaders in high-potential businesses, focusing on those backed by private equity or recently acquired
- Pre-Deal Executive Support: Provide targeted support during the pre-deal phase by identifying sector-specialist executives and facilitating expert input on product validation, market analysis, and valuation considerations
- Broader People Network Support: Ensure accurate documentation and maintenance of database, and assist in developing detailed executive profiles to inform decision-making
Candidate Experience and Skill Set:
- Research & Analytical Capability: Demonstrated experience in building target lists, mapping organisational structures, and using platforms like FAME, MergerMarket, LinkedIn, and SourceScrub. Strong ability to synthesise large volumes of data into actionable insights and compile competitor intelligence.
- Attention to Detail & Process Orientation: High level of accuracy and precision in deliverables, with a structured approach to research and data management. Comfortable maintaining and updating trackers, databases, and CRM systems.
- Commercial Acumen: Ability to quickly grasp various business models, organisational structures, and sector-specific dynamics.
- Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present research clearly and concisely. Experience working under pressure and managing multiple concurrent workstreams.
- Background & Attributes: 1 – 3 years’ experience in executive search or a research related field. Strong academic credentials, team-oriented, proactive, and coachable. Comfortable working independently on concurrent projects.
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