Associate, Private Credit Secondaries - London, United Kingdom - Pantheon Ventures Careers

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Pantheon is a leading global private markets specialist currently investing on behalf of more than 1,000 investors, including public and private pension plans, insurance companies, endowments, foundations and private wealth clients.

Founded in 1982, Pantheon has an established reputation across private market asset classes, covering all stages and geographies, and provides investment solutions that include flagship fund offerings, as well as integrated programs and customized solutions.

Pantheon also manages and advises Pantheon International Plc ("PIP") and Pantheon Infrastructure Plc ("PINT"), both investment companies listed on the London Stock Exchange.

As of December 31, 2022, Pantheon had $92.8 billion in assets under management and advice and the firm currently has more than 460 employees located across its offices in London, San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Hong Kong, Seoul, Bogotá, Tokyo, Dublin and Berlin.

Its global workforce includes more than 140 investment professionals.

Pantheon is majority-owned by Affiliated Managers Group Inc

(NYSE:

AMG), a leading partner to independent active investment management firms globally, alongside senior members of the Pantheon team.

Purpose of Position

In order to support the continued growth of PPC, we are recruiting an Associate who will primarily work on evaluating new investment opportunities and ongoing portfolio monitoring as well as ad hoc project and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Support PPC team members in qualitatively and quantitatively evaluating/underwriting new investment opportunities, including due diligence on companies, sectors, loan portfolios, and GPs, performing valuations, data analysis and financial modelling; a significant amount of time will be spent on financial modelling.
Preparation and presentation of findings and proposals for investment committee and other internal meetings.
Assist in closing process with legal and operational administration.
Regularly update CRM system to reflect active deal pipeline.
Monitor private credit industry landscape by participating in GP outreach, manager meetings and market mapping.
Assist investor relations team with ad hoc requests and projects related to fundraising.
Support and participate in sourcing activities with GPs/LPs/intermediaries.
Work with middle and backoffice teams on reporting and operational initiatives.

Knowledge and Experience Required

13 years max experience working as an analyst/associate in investment banking (e.g. leverage finance/commercial banking, FIG coverage, specialty finance/CLO structuring), at a credit firm (direct lending, opportunistic credit, specialty/asset based finance) or a secondaries investment firm.
Highly proficient in financial modelling, data analysis and accounting.
Strong interest in credit investing as well as an understanding of fundamental credit analysis and leveraged buyouts; secondaries knowledge/experience is a plus.
Demonstrable analytical and problemsolving skills; strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Team oriented, results driven, adaptable, mature, intellectually curious, strong work ethic and time management skills.
Bachelors degree.

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. You may be required to perform other job-related duties as reasonably requested by your manager.
**Pantheon is an Equal Opportunities employer, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't perfectly align we'd still encourage you to apply.