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The Private Company Coverage Group (PCCG), based in London, is seeking to hire an Associate to join its dynamic and growing team. This is a new function and therefore the role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside senior bankers and contribute meaningfully to business development and origination efforts across a broad range of sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of PCCG Europe and will be responsible for supporting the origination of sell-side mandates and bolt-on acquisition opportunities. Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with sector coverage teams to identify and develop strategic opportunities across priority sectors;
- Conducting detailed industry research to understand key market trends, investment themes, and areas of strategic focus;
- Developing comprehensive market maps, capturing key data on target companies within specified sectors;
- Coordinating with the offshore research team in India, including assigning research tasks, reviewing output, and providing constructive feedback and ongoing training;
- Engaging with target companies through various channels (e.g., email, LinkedIn, and phone) to initiate discussions and arrange introductory meetings;
- Building and maintaining relationships with C-level executives and founders of private companies;
- Supporting bolt-on acquisition initiatives for priority private equity-backed portfolio companies;
- Maintaining and updating CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) to track market coverage and outreach activities;
- Contributing to process enhancements and strategic development within the team;
- Assisting bankers in pipeline development and business origination efforts;
- Representing the firm at industry conferences and events; and
- Mentoring and supporting junior team members, including analysts.
Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and attributes:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in an origination-focused role within investment banking, private equity, or a related financial services environment;
- Strong research and market analysis skills, with the ability to identify thematic trends and gather detailed company-level intelligence;
- Demonstrated ability to assess business models, perform high-level financial analysis, and evaluate competitive positioning and product offerings;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven track record of managing relationships with company leadership teams and founders;
- Strong presentation skills, with experience delivering insights to both internal stakeholders and external clients;
- Exceptional attention to detail, organizational capabilities, and a high standard of professional excellence;
- Fluency in English (both written and spoken); and
- Proficiency in commonly used research tools and technology platforms.
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We are trusted investment banking advisors to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and their portfolio companies and to public and privately held companies around the world. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuations and fairness opinions. As one tightly integrated team of more than 950 professionals in more than 20 offices in 15 countries, we offer an unobstructed perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success. With extensive industry knowledge and relationships, timely market intelligence and strategic insights, we forge deep, productive client relationships that endure for decades.
