About the Role
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 modelsMonitoring fund and investment performanceAnalysing projected versus actual returnsSupporting capital deployment decisionsConducting scenario analysis and stress testingProducing clear and concise management insights from large datasetsSupporting strategic projects and business intelligence initiativesWorking 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 teamsActuarial consultingInvestment bankingCorporate financeStrategic finance and FP&AInfrastructure or private markets analyticsDecision sciences, quantitative or data-focused functionsRequirements:Strong academic track record, ideally within a quantitative disciplineAdvanced Excel modelling skillsExperience working with complex datasetsSQL, Power BI or similar analytical tools advantageousAbility to communicate complex information in a clear and commercial mannerExceptional attention to detailA 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.