You will source and lead investments across defense, semiconductors, and critical infrastructure, leveraging a proprietary AI platform that surfaces unique geopolitical insights. As a key investment hire, you will manage the full deal lifecycle and sit on portfolio boards, shaping a fund dedicated to remobilising the Western industrial base.
Partner at Balfour Warburg
We are seeking a Partner to join a £1B AUM fund at the intersection of geopolitical strategy and capital markets. This isn't traditional private equity; you will leverage a proprietary AI-powered intelligence platform to invest in the remobilisation of the Western industrial base, focusing on defense, semiconductors, and critical infrastructure. With £300k+ base compensation and meaningful carry, this is a ground-floor opportunity to lead high-stakes deals and shape an ambitious investment platform dedicated to building Western resilience and strategic industrial capacity.
Overview
Role overview
Company
Balfour Warburg
£1B AUM thesis-driven fund investing in Western industrial resilience and AI-powered geopolitical intelligence
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Source, execute, and lead high-conviction investments in the defense, government services, and industrial sectors.
- Lead comprehensive due diligence processes and manage full-lifecycle investment workflows from initial outreach to closing.
- Sit on portfolio company boards to work directly with founders and management teams on strategic scaling and operational excellence.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- Possesses 5-10+ years of professional experience in investment banking or private equity with a proven track record of direct deal execution.
- Demonstrates deep sector knowledge or a strong transaction history in defense, industrial manufacturing, or government services.
- Exhibits an entrepreneurial mindset and a genuine interest in the intersection of geopolitical strategy and global capital markets.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Join an entrepreneurial £1B AUM platform at the ground floor with significant capital to deploy across four distinct investment vehicles.
- Gain a differentiated edge using the Mithril platform, a proprietary AI-driven geopolitical intelligence tool that identifies strategic investment opportunities others miss.
- Shape the future of Western resilience by aligning capital allocation with critical geopolitical realities in sectors like defense and semiconductors.
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