Private Equity Analyst

Summary:

• Title: Graduate Private Equity Analyst (full-time)
• Location: Farringdon, London (hybrid working)
• Compensation: £38k (pro-rata), rising to £40k on passing of 6-month probation + discretionary bonus
• Start date: June/July 2025 (flexible)

About the Company:

• Based in Clerkenwell, London, Skill Capital is an FCA-regulated advisory business (capital raising, due diligence, headhunting, deal origination) working with the largest private equity investors in the world including multi-strategy and pure-play PE funds, pension funds, family offices and sovereign wealth funds.
• Our bespoke business model has evolved over time in conversation with our clients who see us as a specialist advisor to the private equity industry (established 1998).

The Role:

• Researching industries, companies, management teams and private capital markets
• Supporting the development of new long-term relationships with C-suite executives
• Creating pitch documentation associated with LBO opportunities all over the world.

Qualifications:

• Excellent degree in any academic subject from a top university (e.g. finance, business, economics, engineering, history, languages, etc)
• Financially astute (or has a proven interest to learn) with at least 6 months experience working in a relevant industry (e.g. strategy consulting, investment banking / corporate finance or any relevant professional service)
• We are looking for someone who is high-energy, personable, collaborative and curious, with strong attention to detail, to join our highly entrepreneurial, supportive and close-knit team

Process:

• Up to three 60 min first stage interviews
• 120 min final interview and case study session

Please note we are unable to sponsor visas.