Senior Associate - Investment Strategy & Capital Analytics

Senior Associate / Associate - Investment Strategy & Capital Analytics
Location: London or Manchester (Hybrid)

Our client is a leading European investment platform operating across private credit, lending and real assets. Following continued growth, they are seeking a highly analytical Associate to join their Investment Strategy & Capital Analytics team.
This team sits at the centre of investment decision-making, providing the analysis and insight that supports portfolio construction, capital deployment and fund performance. It is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded analyst who enjoys working with complex data and influencing high-value investment decisions.
The Role
You will work closely with senior stakeholders across investments, finance and portfolio management, helping to translate complex information into actionable insights.
Key responsibilities include:

Building and enhancing financial and portfolio models
Monitoring fund and investment performance
Analysing projected versus actual returns
Supporting capital deployment decisions
Conducting scenario analysis and stress testing
Producing clear and concise management insights from large datasets
Supporting strategic projects and business intelligence initiatives
Working with stakeholders across multiple investment strategiesCandidate Profile
We are interested in candidates who combine strong technical capability with commercial curiosity.
Suitable backgrounds may include:

Big 4 Modelling, Valuations or Advisory teams
Actuarial consulting
Investment banking
Corporate finance
Strategic finance and FP&A
Infrastructure or private markets analytics
Decision sciences, quantitative or data-focused functionsRequirements:

Strong academic track record, ideally within a quantitative discipline
Advanced Excel modelling skills
Experience working with complex datasets
SQL, Power BI or similar analytical tools advantageous
Ability to communicate complex information in a clear and commercial manner
Exceptional attention to detail
A proactive and intellectually curious mindsetWhy Apply?
This role offers exposure to senior decision-makers and provides a unique opportunity to work across investment strategy, portfolio analytics and capital allocation. Successful candidates will gain broad exposure to fund management and investment decision-making within a growing platform
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed