Senior Investment Officer, Private Equity Secondaries & Co-Investments

Your role

Do you have experience in private secondaries and/or co-investments and want to join a fast growing team deploying capital across GP led, LP led deals and co-investments?

We’re looking for a Senior Investment Officer in the Private Equity Secondaries & Co-Investments team, to:
• source and evaluate private equity secondary and co-investment opportunities (both GP and LP led), building trusted relationships with GPs and advisors
• lead the investment processes from screening through to legal negotiation and closing
• lead due diligence and investment analysis, guiding junior team members, and reviewing business models, financials and operating KPIs
• translate industry insights into comprehensive investment recommendations and risk assessments
• coach and develop colleagues, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture
• contribute to portfolio monitoring post close and reporting materials for stakeholders
• support fundraising efforts engaging with clients and partners
• keep up to date on deals and market developments, including transaction terms & pricings

Your team

Our team is responsible for the sourcing, diligence and execution of co-investment and secondary investment opportunities. You’ll play an important role in the origination, review / selection of investments and the monitoring of our portfolio companies. You’ll be working in the UGA (Unified Global Alternatives) Private Equity, Co-Investments & Secondaries team based in London and collaborating closely with colleagues in NYC and Zurich. You will be reporting to the team head, also based in London. This is an exciting fast paced and growing team with direct access to best-in-class managers in the industry.

Your expertise

• ideally 10-12+ years’ experience with a transaction track record in private equity secondaries or co-investments
• prior relevant investment banking experience
• well-connected in the industry with track record in sourcing, fundraising, and client/LP engagement
• experience in leading transactions and supporting the development of junior team members
• demonstrated ability to independently source and execute deals
• proven experience structuring and negotiating legal documentation
• advanced LBO modelling skills and fluency with valuation techniques
• strong written and verbal communication skills

About us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers .

Join us

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Contact Details

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Disclaimer / Policy statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.