Investment Associate

Harrath Capital is a principal investment firm based in London, UK. Harrath Capital seeks to deliver compelling risk-adjusted returns for investors by partnering with entrepreneurs, managers and founders to create value across its private equity, real estate, and venture capital strategies.

We invest in businesses and assets with significant potential and strengthen them through disciplined capital deployment and operational execution. The firm leverages its global relationships, operational experience and rigorous diligence process to source, underwrite and manage investments.

As a firm, we value entrepreneurship, partnership, analytical rigour, and long-term thinking - principles that guide how we invest and how we work.

Role Summary

For this role, we are seeking a highly analytical, commercially minded, and detail-oriented Investment Associate to support Harrath Capital across its private equity, real estate, and venture capital investment strategies.

This role is suitable for someone with a strong finance, investment, accounting, or consulting background who can identify new opportunities, assess live opportunities, conduct market research, build financial models, support due diligence, and prepare high-quality investment materials.

You will work closely with the team and CEO to evaluate new investment opportunities, progress current opportunities, and support the investment process from initial screening through to execution.

This is a core investment role, offering exposure to deal sourcing, financial analysis, valuation, investment papers, due diligence, portfolio monitoring, and strategic growth initiatives.

Role Responsibilities

Investment Analysis & Deal Evaluation

• Source, review and assess new investment opportunities across private equity, real estate, and venture capital

• Conduct financial analysis, valuation, benchmarking, and return modelling

• Build financial models to support investment decisions

• Analyse business models, market position, risks, financial performance, and growth potential

• Prepare investment summaries and opportunity reviews

Market Research

• Research sectors, companies, markets, and economic trends

• Identify attractive investment themes, targets, assets, and market opportunities

• Prepare sector research, competitor analysis, and screening reports

• Monitor relevant market, regulatory, and industry developments

Due Diligence & Transaction Support

• Support commercial, financial, legal, operational, and strategic due diligence

• Review financial information, company documents, contracts, leases, and transaction materials

• Coordinate with advisors, lawyers, accountants, and transaction parties

• Prepare due diligence trackers, data room materials, and transaction updates

• Support deal structuring, negotiation analysis, and execution

Portfolio & Investment Monitoring

• Monitor portfolio companies, investments, and real estate assets

• Track KPIs, financial performance, operational progress, and value creation plans

• Prepare portfolio updates, investor reports, dashboards, and internal summaries

• Support growth, fundraising, acquisition, and operational improvement projects

Investor Materials & Communication

• Prepare investment memoranda, pitch decks, financial summaries, and presentations

• Support investor reports, market updates, and deal summaries

• Present financial information clearly and professionally

Additional Duties

• Support deal origination through research and target identification

• Maintain investment pipelines, CRM records, market databases, and deal trackers

• Assist with wider projects across strategy, fundraising, partnerships, acquisitions, and business development

• Support ad hoc tasks and projects as required across the firm

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of finance, investment analysis, valuation, and financial modelling

• Excellent analytical, numerical, and commercial judgement

• Ability to assess businesses, assets, markets, risks, and investment opportunities

• Strong written communication skills for investment papers, reports, and presentations

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deadlines

• Strong research skills across companies, sectors, markets, and financial data

• Understanding of risk, return, capital structure, growth drivers, and value creation

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with the team and CEO

• Professional and discreet when handling sensitive investment information

• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong problem-solving ability

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, Investment Management, Real Estate, or a related field

• 1 to 2 years of experience in investment analysis, private equity, investment banking, corporate finance, real estate investment, venture capital, consulting, or equity research

• Financial modelling and valuation experience preferred

• Experience preparing investment memoranda, pitch decks, transaction papers, or board materials is advantageous

• Exposure to M&A, fundraising, portfolio management, or transaction execution is beneficial

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is analytical, commercially minded, and comfortable working in a fast-moving investment environment.

They should be confident reviewing opportunities, identifying risks, asking the right questions, and presenting findings clearly.

This role suits someone seeking direct exposure to investment analysis, deal execution, and long-term value creation across multiple asset classes.