Asset Management Analyst (Private Equity)

About the role

Global University Systems (GUS), an international education group, is hiring an Asset Management Analyst for its Investment team in London (Buchanan House, EC1N 2HS). The role sits in the Asset Management team and involves supporting value creation across a diverse international portfolio. It suits an ambitious finance professional with 2-4 years' post-graduate experience who wants exposure to investment strategy, portfolio management, M&A activity and senior stakeholder decision-making. The position is full-time, permanent and hybrid.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse portfolio company performance and identify value creation opportunities.
• Build financial models, forecasts and investment analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Monitor financial and operational KPIs across portfolio businesses.
• Support acquisitions, due diligence, integrations and transformation initiatives.
• Prepare board papers, investment committee materials and investor reporting.
• Conduct market, sector and competitor research to inform investment decisions.
• Partner closely with portfolio management teams and senior leaders across the Group.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, Mathematics or a related discipline.
• 2-4 years' experience in Private Equity, Investment Banking, Transaction Services, Strategy Consulting, Asset Management or Big Four Deals Advisory.
• Desirable: MBA from a leading business school, and CFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification.
• Desirable: exposure to portfolio management, principal investing, M&A or value creation programmes.

Required skills

• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Comfortable working with complex data and turning insights into commercial recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

What we offer

• Annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme with 5% personal and 3% company contribution.
• Private medical insurance, season ticket loan, eye care vouchers and training and development opportunities.
• Staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and refer-a-friend rewards.