Investment Analyst – Private Equity, GPMS

About the business

Patria Global Private Market Solutions (‘GPMS’) business manages more than £10bn of primary, secondary and co-investment investments in multiple jurisdictions and within a broad range of different collective funds and segregated accounts. The business has an exciting future following its recent acquisition by Patria Investments, one of the leaders in alternative asset management in Latin America with over 30 years’ experience in Private Equity, infrastructure, Real Estate and Credit.

Patria is, essentially, a long-lasting and resilient entrepreneurial Partnership, that continually assesses the environment and identifies trends. We quickly adapt our investments and product offering to capture investment opportunities derived from such analysis, delivering consistent results to our clients and creating long-lasting impact for all our stakeholders. We are home to professionals who carry this entrepreneurial spirit as a live and dynamic Partnership, where new members are welcome, and we evolve with their expertise and cultural characteristics. We know how to transform ideas into real business opportunities and are engaged in the development and perpetuation of the Partnership.

About Patria

Patria is made of high performers like you. Behind every result we achieve as a team, there are talented people with unique set of skills: From an entrepreneurial spirit to a high-performance mindset. From high-level expertise to a hands-on approach.

It is through these qualities that we have fostered trusting relationships with each of our clients. We proudly highlight our high returns to our investors coupled with our unwavering commitment to ethical values.

The role is based in our Edinburgh office but with opportunities to travel. We operate a hybrid working policy with the opportunity to work from home one day a week.

The Role

Reporting to an Investment Director within Private Equity, a fantastic opportunity has arisen within our Edinburgh team for someone to join our business at an exciting phase of growth and expansion. Ultimately you will support the GPMS Investment team in a wider variety of tasks and projects. Key responsibilities will include:

• Due diligence – Screening and review of various investment opportunities across primary, secondary and co-investment strategies. This will include diligence of company fundamentals, valuation metrics and market dynamics as well as analysis of performance metrics for private equity sponsors.

• Market mapping – Supporting in identifying and accessing the best new private equity opportunities by sector and region across Europe

• Manager meetings and industry event attendance – Represent Patria at meetings with high quality private equity sponsors across Europe for update, sourcing and monitoring purposes

• Reporting – Support the team in the preparation of client reporting, including portfolio valuation and performance analysis

• Fundraising – Support in the production of marketing materials for various products

The Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Qualifications

• Strong analytical capabilities combined with intellectual curiosity

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both in written materials and in person

• Flexible, proactive approach with ability to multi-task and deliver to deadlines

• A collaborative mindset, working with others to drive success for our clients and our business

• Fluent English with working knowledge of another European language helpful (but not necessary)

• Strong IT literacy including Excel modelling, Word and PowerPoint

Experience

• Degree qualified

• Professional experience of 1 to 3 years (including internships)

• Preference for relevant experience in private equity (either investing or at an intermediary), however relevant experience in consulting, audit, law or investment banking will also be considered.

Location

• Edinburgh

• Potential to travel internationally

Work Environment

It isn’t just the performance that matters. We also care about the way we achieve our targets. We see our way of working as a differentiator, which contributes to retain the best team, to establish long-term relationships with clients, to expand to other countries, and to attract investors and partners who allow us to generate superior returns:

1. Ethically

2. Aligned to Our Clients' Objectives

3. Collaborative and Complementary

4. United by a Purpose

5. Disciplined, Criteria-driven and Hands-on

6. Environment that Fosters High-Performance

Diversity

At Patria we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other protected class. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time.