Investment Analyst / Associate – Venture Capital Secondaries

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a London-based investment firm specialising in direct Venture Capital secondaries to identify an Investment Analyst / Associate for its investment team.

The firm focuses on acquiring secondary stakes in individual growth-stage and late-stage venture-backed technology companies, providing liquidity to existing shareholders while investing in businesses with strong fundamentals and attractive exit potential.

The successful candidate will join a specialist investment team and contribute to the sourcing, evaluation, execution and management of direct VC secondary transactions.

This opportunity is particularly suited to an investment professional with hands-on experience in

single-company Venture Capital secondary investments

, looking to further develop their expertise in private technology markets.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Origination \& Screening

• Identify and evaluate direct secondary investment opportunities in venture-backed technology companies.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis and sector assessments.
• Assess company fundamentals, growth prospects, valuations and potential liquidity events.
• Support investment sourcing through relationships with investors, founders and secondary market participants.

Investment Analysis \& Due Diligence

• Perform detailed financial analysis and valuation of private technology companies.
• Evaluate secondary transaction pricing, potential returns and downside risks.
• Analyse company financial performance, capitalisation tables, shareholder structures and investment terms.
• Conduct commercial and financial due diligence on individual investment opportunities.
• Prepare investment recommendations and materials for investment committee consideration.

Transaction Execution

• Support the execution of direct VC secondary transactions from initial evaluation through closing.
• Assist with transaction structuring, negotiations and documentation.
• Coordinate with counterparties, legal advisers and internal stakeholders.
• Assess transaction economics, ownership structures and potential exit scenarios.

Portfolio Management

• Monitor portfolio company performance, valuations and market developments.
• Evaluate liquidity opportunities and potential exit strategies.
• Support investment reporting and ongoing portfolio analysis.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Approximately 2–3 years of relevant investment experience; candidates with additional experience may also be considered.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience in direct Venture Capital secondary investments involving individual private companies.
• Experience analysing, underwriting or executing secondary purchases of existing shares in venture-backed businesses.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and investment analysis capabilities.
• Understanding of private-company capital structures, shareholder rights and secondary transaction mechanics.
• Experience conducting company-level due diligence and preparing investment recommendations.
• Strong analytical, communication and commercial judgement skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a lean investment team.

Benefits

• Experience investing in growth-stage or late-stage technology companies.
• Familiarity with secondary liquidity transactions involving founders, employees, early investors or existing shareholders.
• Experience with cross-border private market transactions.
• Knowledge of technology sectors such as AI, fintech, enterprise software, cybersecurity or digital infrastructure.
• Existing relationships within the Venture Capital secondary investment ecosystem.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a specialist investment platform operating in the growing Venture Capital secondaries market.
• Gain exposure to investments in established, high-growth private technology companies.
• Work closely with experienced investment professionals across the investment lifecycle.
• Contribute directly to investment sourcing, underwriting and transaction execution.
• Develop expertise in private-market liquidity, secondary valuations and investment structuring.

To apply, please reach out to austin.kholmatov@moonwalkrec.com with your CV.