Private equity job prospects in the UK

David wrote:

Hi

I am currently based in South Africa but am very seriously considering a move to the UK. I am 41 years old and have a varied background in corporate finance, private equity, venture capital, asset-based finance as well as an e-commerce start-up. I am a Chartered Accountant (South Africa) as well as a CFA Charterholder. I would be interested to learn what you would advise about my job prospects in the UK. I have a preference for a job with some type of investment focus rather than pure advisory, but am open to suggestions. I’ve sent this email as a first step but would welcome a telephonic discussion.

Kind regards

David


A senior manager in Marks Sattin's Private Equity team replied:

Many thanks for your interest in the opportunities we've advertised and apologies for not always being able to provide individual feedback on each individual application. Private Equity in the UK is hugely competitive. Given the recent economic trends affecting the global market place, competition for these positions have increased significantly with the numbers of M&A and Leverage Finance bankers currently in the market place. As such clients are in an increasingly luxurious position of being able to hand select the 'perfect' cv. Most in demand are individuals at the investment analyst or associate level - top ranked M&A bankers from the Bulge brackets with a second European language and impeccable academics are particularly sought. At the more senior level a demonstrable track record is a must and for UK or European houses, a investment history and network of contacts is imperative. International relocation is by no means impossible but individuals need to have a unique selling point to compete against the home grown professionals and should be prepared to be flexible and take steps towards their ideal job.

For further information, please email privateequity@markssattin.co.uk and continue to apply for jobs that are of interest to you.

All the best in your search