Analyst – Secondary Advisory

Venture Search is partnered with a global Investment Bank, who are looking for an Analyst 2 to join their team in London. Candidates must have experience in Secondary Advisory, buy-side Secondaries or M&A to be considered. More experienced candidates can also be considered for an Associate-level position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of secondary advisory mandates, including GP-led continuation vehicles, LP portfolio sales, tender offers, strip sales, and structured liquidity solutions.
• Coordinate due diligence processes and data room management.
• Assist in preparing transaction materials including teasers, information memoranda, management presentations, and process letters.
• Build and maintain complex financial models and portfolio analyses.
• Conduct valuation analysis on private market portfolios and underlying assets.
• Monitor trends across the private capital secondaries market.
• Conduct research on buyers, fund managers, portfolio companies, and market activity.
• Prepare internal market updates, pitch materials, and strategic presentations for clients.
• Assist senior team members with client relationship management and new business initiatives.
• Participate in pitch preparation and prospective client meetings.
• Maintain CRM records and transaction databases.

Candidate Profile:

• A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in secondary advisory or buy-side secondaries. Candidates with experience in M&A from a high-performing bank will also be considered.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities.
• High level of professionalism and client-facing communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance.
• ACA, CFA, or equivalent qualification is advantageous but not required.

For more information, please contact lucy.schofield@venturesearch.com

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