Senior Analyst​/Investment Portfolio Management

Position: Senior Analyst / Investment Portfolio Management
Investment Portfolio Management Senior Analyst Join a dynamic investment portfolio management team at Sumitomo Corporation in London, working as an Investment Portfolio Management Senior Analyst and supporting investment appraisal, financial modelling and corporate finance transactions across a diverse European portfolio. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:
Corporate Finance Analyst, Private Equity Analyst, M&A Analyst, Investment Banking Analyst SALARY: £50,000 to £57,000 per annum  Benefits

LOCATION:

Hybrid. Working 3 Days from the Office in London (EC4V) and 2 Days from Home JOB TYPE:
Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS:

35 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Senior Analyst to join a high-performing Investment Portfolio Management team based in London. The Senior Analyst will support investment appraisal, financial modelling, valuation and transaction execution across a European portfolio of approximately 50 companies. This includes due diligence, forecasting, discounted cash flow analysis and investment committee reporting.

As a Senior Analyst you will also help monitor portfolio company performance, analyse KPIs, support M&A activity and contribute to strategic decision-making, working closely with senior stakeholders including executive leadership. ABOUT US Sumitomo Corporation Europe Limited (SCEU), as part of Sumitomo Corporation, is one of the world’s largest integrated trading groups. Our purpose is simple yet powerful: enriching lives and the world.

We put customers at the heart of everything we do while embracing our responsibility to society. Inclusion is key – everyone is welcome, and everyone is treated fairly and with respect. With a global presence and expertise in a wide variety of industries, we offer candidates a continued career growth in a forward-thinking and innovative environment. We are driving significant sustainable energy projects in the UK, leading the way on climate change and energy.

Join us and be part of something that truly matters. We look forward to you joining SCEU, where you will build lasting relationships, develop your skillset and contribute to our 400-year history of success. WHY JOIN US? Stunning views of the River Thames from our newly refurbished London office space with excellent facilities and a welcoming atmosphere Contribute to work that supports sustainability, innovation and global responsibility Apply early to avoid missing out – successful candidates will hear from us in February 2026 DUTIES Your duties as the Senior Analyst include:
Investment Appraisal & Analysis:
Review teasers and investment memorandums, assess financial performance, value drivers, regulatory environment and industry dynamics Financial Modelling:
Develop integrated three-statement forecast models and perform financial modelling including discounted cash flow, public company and precedent transaction analysis Valuation & Returns Assessment:
Determine appropriate target company valuations and calculate expected investment returns Transaction Support:
Assist in structuring transactions, drafting LOIs and NBOs, and supporting negotiations Due Diligence Coordination:
Participate in due diligence and coordinate third-party advisors and professional services providers Investment Committee Reporting:
Support drafting of investment memorandums and presentation materials for senior management Portfolio Monitoring:
Monitor portfolio company KPIs, analyse budget variances and financial performance Strategic

Collaboration:

Work with business units, tax and legal teams to support strategy, value creation initiatives and post-merger integration Governance Support:
Assist with board-level governance activities and support senior stakeholders in key decision-making CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL Degree qualified with a strong academic background Previous experience in investment analysis, corporate finance, financial modelling or transactional environments such as investment banking, consulting or private equity Proven experience of financial modelling, valuation techniques and forecasting…