Partner – Leading Mid-Market Growth Private Equity Fund

Partner – Leading Mid-Market Growth Private Equity Fund

Location : Central London

Job ID : WW14953

The Opportunity:

Finatal is partnered with a leading growth private equity fund looking for an experienced individual to join as a Partner. This is an incredible opportunity to join one of the most sought‑after private equity funds across Europe.

The ideal candidate will have had extensive investing experience across mid‑market/growth private equity.

The Role:

Investment Transactions:

• Originating and sourcing high-quality investment opportunities aligned with the fund’s investment strategy.
• Developing compelling investment theses and leading evaluation of potential investments.
• Overseeing and coordinating commercial, financial, legal, and operational due diligence.
• Structuring and negotiating transactions, including equity and debt arrangements.
• Preparing investment papers and presenting recommendations to the Investment Committee.
• Leading relationships with lenders and financing partners.
• Serve as Board Director or Chair across portfolio companies.
• Partner closely with management teams to define and deliver value‑creation plans.
• Support strategic initiatives including organic growth, M&A, international expansion, and operational improvement.
• Lead exit planning and execution, including trade sales and secondary buyouts.

Business Development & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with management teams, advisers, intermediaries, and industry contacts to generate proprietary deal flow.
• Represent the fund externally with credibility and professionalism.
• Play an active role in fundraising and investor relations, including meetings with Limited Partners.
• Contribute to the firm’s broader strategic objectives and long‑term development.

Requirements:

• Significant experience in private equity investing, ideally within a UK or European mid‑market fund.
• Proven track record of leading investments from origination through to exit.
• Strong experience in deal execution, portfolio management, and value creation.
• Prior background in investment banking, transaction services, or strategy consulting advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience operating at board level with senior management teams.

Mindset & Attributes:

• Commercially astute with strong investment judgment.
• Credible, collaborative leader with the gravitas to influence at board and investor level.
• Entrepreneurial, hands‑on, and comfortable operating in a high‑performance environment.
• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach to execution.
• High integrity and strong alignment with institutional values and culture.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance

Industries

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals