Average Investment Analyst salary in the UK

Robert Half are exclusively partnering with a growing Private Equity firm to appoint a high-calibre Investment Analyst on a permanent basis. Based in Kensington & Chelsea, this role offers hands-on exposure across the full investment lifecycle within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. The Opportunity As an Investment Analyst, you will play a key role in evaluating, executing, and managing investments across the fund. This is a broad, front-to-back position offering exposure to acquisitions, transaction execution, fund reporting, and investor materials. Key Responsibilities Financial modelling, analysis, and due diligence on prospective acquisitions.Support transaction execution, coordinating external advisors from acquisition through to exit.Prepare investment committee materials and deal packs to support debt and equity raises.Maintain and update fund-level financial models and produce quarterly investor reporting.Manage and update internal investment databases, property schedules, and investor data rooms.Assist in preparing fund documentation and marketing materials, including pitch decks, investment memoranda, and LP documentation for new strategies. Candidate Profile Background in real estate, M&A, accounting, or transactions (real estate exposure preferred).ACA qualified or progressing through the CFA (or equivalent).Strong financial modelling and analytical skillset.Commercially minded with an entrepreneurial approach and strong attention to detail.Investment experience preferred, though high-potential candidates from advisory or accounting backgrounds will be considered.Immediate availability preferred. The Offer £70,000-£80,000 base salary + c.20% performance bonus.Exposure to the full investment life-cycle within a growing PE platform.High-energy, collaborative culture with significant long-term growth potential.Office-based role (5 days), with some flexibility where needed. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.

This legal technology business supports complex, data-driven decision-making across professional services environments. As the organisation continues to invest in new products, strategic initiatives, and long-term growth opportunities, finance plays an increasingly important role in evaluating performance, assessing investment decisions, and supporting senior stakeholders with clear insight. The business is now seeking an Investment Analyst to strengthen modelling, investment appraisal, and decision support across the organisation. The RoleReporting into senior leadership, the Investment Analyst will support financial analysis, modelling, and decision-making across a range of strategic initiatives. The role combines investment appraisal with commercial performance analysis, contributing to business cases, evaluation of opportunities, and post-investment review, working closely with senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain robust financial models to support investment cases, strategic initiatives, and business planning Provide scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling to support decision-making Analyse performance, returns, and key value drivers across products, projects, or initiatives Prepare investment papers and insight for senior stakeholders to support strategic decisions Support due diligence on potential acquisitions, partnerships, or new initiatives Monitor performance against forecasts and business cases, highlighting risks and opportunities Contribute to strategic planning and capital allocation discussions Improve analytical frameworks, modelling standards, and reporting tools Candidate Profile ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CFA qualified (or equivalent) Previous experience in investment analysis, corporate finance, commercial finance, or strategy-focused roles Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability (business case modelling, scenarios, sensitivities) Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and present it clearly Confident working with senior stakeholders and contributing to decision-making Detail-focused, commercially minded, and comfortable managing multiple priorities Interest in legal, professional services, or technology-led environments

Robert Half has partnered with a major infrastructure business to recruit for an Investment Analyst on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a hybrid role (3 days in the office, 2 days from home) and can be based in Bristol or Glasgow. The Role The Investment Analyst will support a large-scale, long-term low-carbon infrastructure project, providing financial insight to inform commercial and strategic decision-making. Key responsibilities include: Ownership and ongoing maintenance of a complex investment case financial modelProducing financial analysis and reporting to support investment, regulatory, and stakeholder requirementsWorking closely with finance, supply chain, and project controls teams to ensure accurate cost and performance dataMaintaining and updating key financial assumptions, including inflation and foreign exchangeSupporting post-financial close activities, including equity and shareholder-related analysis The Candidate Background in either accounting or financial analysisPart-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) or equivalent analytical experienceStrong financial modelling capability with advanced Excel skillsComfortable working with senior stakeholders and non-finance teamsEligible for UK security vetting (typically UK resident for at least 3 of the last 5 years) Package & Benefits Salary: £54,000 - £62,0005% bonus28 days' annual leave plus bank holidaysUp to 15% employer pension contributionHybrid working with long-term flexibility Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.