Senior Associate - Investment Strategy & Capital Analytics
Murray McIntosh Associates Ltd
Senior Associate / Associate - Investment Strategy & Capital Analytics Location: London or Manchester (Hybrid) Our client is a leading European investment platform operating across private credit, lending and real assets. Following continued growth, they are seeking a highly analytical Associate to join their Investment Strategy & Capital Analytics team. This team sits at the centre of investment decision-making, providing the analysis and insight that supports portfolio construction, capital deployment and fund performance. It is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded analyst who enjoys working with complex data and influencing high-value investment decisions. The Role You will work closely with senior stakeholders across investments, finance and portfolio management, helping to translate complex information into actionable insights. Key responsibilities include: - Building and enhancing financial and portfolio models - Monitoring fund and investment performance - Analysing projected versus actual returns - Supporting capital deployment decisions - Conducting scenario analysis and stress testing - Producing clear and concise management insights from large datasets - Supporting strategic projects and business intelligence initiatives - Working with stakeholders across multiple investment strategies Candidate Profile We are interested in candidates who combine strong technical capability with commercial curiosity. Suitable backgrounds may include: - Big 4 Modelling, Valuations or Advisory teams - Actuarial consulting - Investment banking - Corporate finance - Strategic finance and FP&A - Infrastructure or private markets analytics - Decision sciences, quantitative or data-focused functions Requirements: - Strong academic track record, ideally within a quantitative discipline - Advanced Excel modelling skills - Experience working with complex datasets - SQL, Power BI or similar analytical tools advantageous - Ability to communicate complex information in a clear and commercial manner - Exceptional attention to detail - A proactive and intellectually curious mindset Why Apply? This role offers exposure to senior decision-makers and provides a unique opportunity to work across investment strategy, portfolio analytics and capital allocation. Successful candidates will gain broad exposure to fund management and investment decision-making within a growing platform.