Associate, Technology

About Permira

Permira is a global investment firm that backs successful businesses with growth ambitions. Founded in 1985, the firm advises funds across two core asset classes, private equity and credit, with total committed capital of approximately €80bn. The Permira private equity funds make both long-term majority (Buyout) and minority (Growth Equity) investments in four key sectors: Technology, Consumer, Healthcare, Services. 
The Permira credit funds support businesses with flexible financing solutions across Direct Lending, Strategic Opportunities and CLO Management. Established in 2007, the firm advises investment funds and products which have provided approximately €20 billion of debt capital to over 300 businesses.

Permira is currently looking to hire an Associate into the Technology Team, based in London. We are actively looking to identify a high-potential individual looking to start a career in private equity. Ideally, the successful candidate should have an undergraduate and / or master degree followed by at least 1 – 3 years’ work experience at a top tier investment bank or management consulting firm.

An Investment Professional at Permira can expect to be actively involved in every stage of the investment process. This will include the initial review of opportunities, due diligence and development of the investment and value creation thesis, deal structuring, and portfolio monitoring once an investment has been made.

Identifying and Analysing Investment Opportunities:

• Develop in-depth knowledge of industry issues and outlook
• Research, analyse and evaluate opportunities within the designated sector
• Build and develop complex financial models to aide in the evaluation of investment opportunities (including testing assumptions and sensitivities)
• Work as part of the team to identify the key value creation levers and investment risks and compile the materials and analysis to support the investment case
• Attend and participate in Investment Committee discussions

Execution:

• Play a support role in the diligence of the investment thesis and risks
• Assist with the overall deal execution
• Liaise with (and manage) third parties and professional advisors (financial, legal, consultants etc.) 

Portfolio Monitoring:

• Monitor ongoing financial performance of portfolio companies
• Compile internal company performance and valuation reporting
• Assist in building and leveraging relationships that will assist in contributing to the strategy of the investment

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