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Private Equity Stakeholder Management CFA Track MBA
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London

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Gemma C.
Gemma C.
Talent Acquisition Partner S****
Verified Management Consulting Firm
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Lead with fit Open with Private Equity and Stakeholder Management in the first third of your CV.
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Key skills Private Equity, Stakeholder Management
Qualifications CFA Track, MBA
Typical backgrounds Private Equity, Consulting
Experience 3-5 Years

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Role overview
Role brief

Investment Solutions Analyst at St James's Place is rewarding candidates who can show Private Equity, Consulting, visible evidence of Private Equity, Stakeholder Management, and a profile that already looks close to the team’s screening language.

Profile rewarded

This role appears best aligned to candidates coming from Private Equity, Consulting with visible evidence of Private Equity and 3-5 Years. If your background already includes those signals, your fit is materially stronger.

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Competition

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75% difficulty

This brief looks moderate competition because the role language is relatively tight, the recruiter route is open, and there are still explicit screening signals around 3-5 Years.

75% difficulty 91% recruiter access

Risk

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Generalist profile

Generalist applicants with no visible proof of Private Equity.

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Candidates who cannot show a background close to Private Equity.

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Applicants who sound enthusiastic but fail to match the role language.

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Role Brief

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Posted on the Senna Finance & Private Equity Community.

Posted on the Senna Finance & Private Equity Community.

Overview

This is a permanent, mid-senior level role based at the London Lombard Street office, operating on a hybrid basis. The position sits within the Investment Solutions team of a consulting firm and supports the delivery of bespoke investment portfolios for high net worth, charity and endowment clients.

This is a front office role that contributes directly to a key area of business growth, with outputs that support both winning new mandates and maintaining strong client relationships. You will work within a small, collaborative team and gain early exposure to senior stakeholders and client-facing work, with a level of responsibility and visibility that supports rapid professional development.

The environment is fast-paced and time-sensitive. Priorities shift quickly in response to client and business needs, and no two days are the same. The role suits someone who is solutions-oriented, resilient under pressure, and motivated by variety and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce tailored portfolio reports, translating complex investment data into clear outputs for clients and partners
  • Support portfolio managers with portfolio construction, analysis and stress testing
  • Use Bloomberg to carry out analysis, performance calculations and scenario modelling
  • Prepare materials for client meetings, presentations and ongoing servicing
  • Respond to time-sensitive requests from internal stakeholders and external partners
  • Collaborate closely with colleagues across the investment function to deliver accurate and timely outputs
  • Contribute to meeting preparation and attend client interactions where appropriate

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience using Bloomberg for investment analysis and reporting
  • CFA, CAIA or equivalent Level 4 investment qualification, completed or near completion
  • Strong understanding of capital markets and investment instruments, including equities, fixed income and derivatives
  • Strong numerical and analytical capability with a high level of attention to detail
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information accessibly

Desirable

  • Exposure to portfolio construction or asset allocation
  • Interest in digital assets, blockchain or tokenisation

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Discretionary annual bonus scheme reflecting both personal and company performance
  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days
  • Online rewards platform with a range of discounts
  • 26 weeks full pay parental leave
  • Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
  • 10% non-contributory pension, increasing with length of service

Application Process

To apply, submit your application via the relevant platform and the team will be in touch. The consulting firm is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every listed criterion, including those returning from an extended career break. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please make contact via the careers email address provided.

As this role sits within an FCA-regulated business, candidates are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the relevant conduct regulations, including consumer duty obligations, prior to interview.

About Senna

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