Investment Associate - Private Equity Secondaries
Schroders plc with headquarters in London employs over 5500 talented people worldwide, operating from 42 offices in 37 different countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East, close to the markets in which we invest and close to our clients. Schroders has developed under stable ownership for over 200 years and long-term thinking governs our approach to investing, building client relationships and growing our business.
Schroders in Switzerland is a renowned Financial Institution with around 500 employees located in Zurich and Geneva. For our private clients we provide tailor made investment solutions and complementary financial services. Schroders in Switzerland ranked 2nd place in Best Employers 2022. We scored strongly in the areas “Image & Growth”, “Working conditions & facilities” as well as “Sustainability”. We invest in a broad range of asset classes across equities, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives. We also specialize in providing high-quality private equity solutions to our clients.
Schroders Capital is the private markets investment division of Schroders Group. With $65bn AUM and 498 employees we cover a broad range of asset classes out of 19 offices globally. We provide investors with access to a broad range of private equity investment opportunities across buyout and growth investments, as well as for venture capital with a focus on what we consider the most attractive parts of the global private equity market.
To expand our Investment team in Zurich, we are looking for an ambitious talent for the position as
Investment Associate - Private Equity Secondaries
The Investment Associate is part of the secondaries team which is currently a team of four working from the firm’s Zurich and New York offices. The hire is expected to play a key role in all aspects of our secondaries business with a special focus on European investment opportunities. There will be close collaboration with the whole investment team across Europe, USA and Asia. This is a career track role with the opportunity for advancement within our secondaries investment practice group.
Job specification
- Support execution of investment due diligence of global secondaries opportunities, encompassing sourcing, assessment, valuation and modelling of various transaction types with a particular focus on GP-led transactions, and complex structured transactions
- Conduct industry research and develop insights relevant for secondaries
- Support preparation of investment recommendations to the Schroders Capital Investment Committee
- Development of relationships with industry participants, including secondaries advisors
- Support preparation of client pitches and requests, and development of new marketing material
- Support development and improvement of secondaries models and due diligence processes
- Monitoring of closed investments including AGM attendance
Required profile
- Completed undergraduate degree from a reputable university
- At least two years of full-time experience in a finance, investment or strategy consulting-oriented role; work experience in Private Equity investing, corporate finance or banking a strong plus
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, good financial modelling skills
- An excellent understanding of financial statements, financial concepts, and financial modelling
- Excellent communication skills (written / verbal / presentation)
- An ability to integrate rapidly and to work effectively in a multicultural team of professionals
- An ability to manage multiple responsibilities and time-sensitive deliverables with a high degree of quality and accuracy
- A high level of curiosity, strong discipline, and attention to detail
- Availability to travel (approx. 3 days/month)
- Fluent in English, other European languages a strong plus
We offer a challenging, diverse and supportive working environment as well as modern employment conditions in an international, dynamic and entrepreneurial company. The office is located only 5 minutes from Zurich-Oerlikon station.
Schroders Capital Management (Switzerland) AG
Human Resources
Pfingstweidstrasse 60
8005 Zurich, Switzerland
www.schroderscapital.com