Job title: In-Fund Acquisitions Associate
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: PE Fund
Salary: negotiable
Location: London, UK
Job published: 12/10/2026
Job ID: 168936

Job Description

In-Fund Corporate Development Role

 

We are partnering with a leading Private Equity fund who is looking to grow its in-fund Corporate Development team. This is joining its portfolio Value Creation team as the number two to the Head of Corporate Development.

 

This is a unique opportunity to join a Private Equity fund directly, working across multiple portfolio companies to drive their inorganic growth strategies.

 

Unlike a traditional Corporate Development role within a single portfolio business, this position offers exposure to multiple businesses, management teams and acquisition strategies, with significant autonomy and end-to-end deal ownership.

 

The Opportunity:

  • Work directly alongside the Head of Corporate Development, supporting M&A execution and origination across a portfolio of high-growth businesses.
  • Lead transactions end-to-end, from origination, valuation and due diligence through to SPA negotiations, completion and integration.
  • Partner closely with portfolio CEOs, CFOs and senior management teams to shape and execute buy-and-build strategies.
  • Identify and originate acquisition opportunities, building proprietary target pipelines across multiple sectors.
  • Present investment opportunities to portfolio company Boards and the fund's Investment Committee.
  • Work within a lean, highly entrepreneurial PE environment, with significant responsibility and exposure from day one.

 

Ideal Background:

  • Strong M&A experience from Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Big 4 Deals or in-house Corporate Development.
  • Proven track record of executing transactions through to completion, with strong financial modelling and commercial capabilities.
  • Comfortable managing multiple transactions independently and engaging with senior stakeholders.
  • Exposure to Technology, Services, or other traditional sectors would be advantageous, although not essential.
  • Entrepreneurial, commercially minded and keen to take ownership in a fast-paced environment.

 

Why Consider This Role?

A rare opportunity to work in-fund, rather than within a single portfolio company, gaining exposure to multiple buy-and-build strategies and working directly with senior investment and portfolio leadership.