Associate | Secondary Investments | Private Markets | London

We are partnering with a leading global private markets investment firm to hire an Associate for their London-based Secondary Investments team. This is a rare opportunity to join one of the true pioneers of the private equity secondary market at a time when secondaries are one of the fastest-growing and most compelling areas in private markets. The Firm A global, 100% employee-owned private markets platform managing roughly $70 billion in assets across primary, secondary, growth equity, credit, and co-investment strategies.

One of the original architects of the secondary market, having made its first secondary investment in 1986 and raised one of the industry's first dedicated secondary funds. The Secondary team manages close to $9.5 billion and has completed 310+ transactions, built on a philosophy of quality over quantity and disciplined portfolio construction. A genuinely global footprint spanning 15 offices across the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, with team members speaking more than 30 languages.

A collaborative, single-global-team culture where the Secondary business leverages insight from a $70bn+ private markets platform and deep GP relationships built over five decades. The Role As an Associate on the Secondary Investments team, you will sit at the heart of live LP-led and GP-led secondary transactions across Europe, working directly with senior partners on high-profile deals. Build and maintain detailed valuation and cash-flow models for LP portfolios and GP-led continuation vehicles.

Conduct underlying fund and portfolio company due diligence, including performance analysis and market review. Support deal execution end-to-end, from sourcing and screening through document negotiation and closing. Prepare investment committee materials and contribute to portfolio construction decisions.

Monitor portfolio performance and market trends across the European secondary landscape. What You Bring 2–4 years of experience in private equity secondaries, primaries, fund-of-funds, transaction advisory, investment banking, or a related private markets/financial services role. Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with a sharp eye for detail.

Genuine interest in private markets and the secondary space specifically. Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple live processes. A collaborative, low-ego approach that fits a tight-knit, high-performing team.

Why This Role Direct exposure to senior partners and complex, market-leading secondary transactions from day one. A firm with a long-tenured, stable team and a reputation as a discreet, sought-after liquidity provider. Clear progression within a global platform that is actively growing its secondary footprint across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.