Investment Associate – Private Markets

Location: London
Team: Investments
Seniority: Associate

About ROYC

ROYC is a private markets investment and technology company expanding access to institutional-quality opportunities. We partner with asset managers and private wealth institutions to structure, distribute and manage investment solutions across private equity, private credit, infrastructure and secondaries.

The Opportunity

ROYC is seeking an Investment Associate to join its London team.

You will support the full investment lifecycle—from screening and due diligence through investment committee approval, execution and portfolio monitoring. The role involves analysing fund managers, strategies, track records, portfolios, markets and fund terms, while translating complex investment information into clear recommendations and client materials.

This is an opportunity to gain broad exposure to private markets investing, portfolio construction and technology-enabled distribution within a growing, entrepreneurial organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Screening and Due Diligence

• Screen private markets fund opportunities across private equity, private credit, infrastructure and secondaries.

• Assess managers, strategies, markets, portfolios, track records, fund terms and key risks.

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of performance, value creation, cash flows, benchmarking and portfolio companies.

• Evaluate investment teams, sourcing, decision-making, governance, succession, alignment and key-person risk.

• Review data rooms, fund documents, due diligence questionnaires, ESG information and third-party reports.

• Participate in manager meetings, reference calls and other confirmatory diligence.

• Prepare screening papers, investment committee materials and balanced investment recommendations.

• Support market, sector, strategy and competitor research.

Portfolio Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor existing investments and manager relationships.

• Review quarterly reports, financial information and portfolio updates.

• Identify developments in performance, strategy, teams and risk.

• Maintain accurate investment data and supporting documentation.

• Contribute to portfolio reviews and reporting for clients, partners and internal stakeholders.

Research and Portfolio Solutions

• Research private markets trends, including fundraising, deployment, valuations, exits, liquidity and performance.

• Help prepare market updates, thematic research and educational content.

• Assess how funds and strategies contribute to diversified portfolios across different investor objectives and risk profiles.

• Develop clear materials explaining investment strategies, positioning, performance and risks.

Collaboration and Technology

• Work with ROYC’s commercial, product, technology, legal, operations and structuring teams.

• Support the onboarding and launch of new investment opportunities.

• Develop an understanding of the structuring, regulatory and operational considerations involved in serving private wealth clients.

• Use technology, data and AI to improve investment analysis, reporting and workflows.

• Contribute to the development of investment processes, analytical frameworks and data infrastructure.

Your Background

• Up to two years of relevant experience, including internships or graduate roles, in investment management, financial services, consulting, transaction services or a related field.

• Applications from high-performing recent graduates or Master’s degree holders with a strong interest in investing are also welcome.

• Private equity, private credit, infrastructure, secondaries or asset management experience is helpful but not required.

• Strong academic record and a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

Skills and Qualities

• Genuine interest in private markets and investment analysis.

• Strong quantitative, analytical and critical-thinking skills.

• Ability to absorb complex information and identify the key investment considerations.

• Excellent attention to detail and written and verbal communication.

• Strong organisation, accountability and ability to manage multiple workstreams.

• Sound judgement, integrity and a collaborative approach.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Interest in applying technology, data and AI to investment management.

• Fluency in English and French is required; Italian or another European language is advantageous.

What ROYC Offers

• Broad exposure to global private equity, private credit, infrastructure and secondaries.

• Direct interaction with established and emerging fund managers.

• Experience across the complete investment lifecycle.

• Exposure to portfolio construction, product structuring and private wealth distribution.

• Meaningful responsibility within an entrepreneurial and international team.

• Close collaboration with experienced investment, commercial, product and technology professionals.