Investment Manager

This is an exciting opportunity for an Investment Manager to join a dynamic and fast-paced team with a mission of transforming the provision of financial services for people in vulnerable circumstances.

The organisation’s mission is to increase the financial resilience and wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances. They strive to transform the financial services system to ensure it serves all people, whatever their situation.

Position: Investment Manager

Location: Either based in London or remote (currently the team are home working, following the current restriction regular weekly travel to the London office is expected)

Salary: £40,000 - £48,000

Hours: Full time, permanent role – 37.5 hours/week

Closing Date: Thursday 22nd April

About the role:

As Investment Manager you will support the successful launch of the planned Debt Fund, including conducting financial due diligence on some of the planned investments into affordable credit providers, supporting funder due diligence, and managing a small portfolio of existing investments.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Conduct due diligence on potential grant, debt and equity investments into affordable credit providers, and other investment opportunities
• Supporting the successful launch of a planned Affordable Credit Debt Fund, including supporting due diligence by potential funders
• Manage a small portfolio of existing grant, debt and equity investments
• Lead on strategically important investment projects and support other aspects of the investment work stream as needed

About you:

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and driven investment professional, you will have a strong investment background with good commercial acumen, strong analytical skills and the ability to develop compelling investment propositions to take to the board for approval. It would be great if you have previous experience from the private, social or public sector.

You will also bring with you the following skills and experience:

• Evidence of strong oral and written communication
• Experience of working alongside senior stakeholders
• Deal execution capability including evidence of negotiating investment terms and legal documents with investees and prospective funders
• Evidence of strength in numeracy and business acumen

Although not essential an accounting or equivalent relevant investment qualification wild be an advantage.

The not-for-profit is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the people and communities they serve. They are an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop and all team members can contribute to their fullest potential.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Asset Investment Manager, Investment Manager, Wealth Management, Asset Manager, Principal Investment Manager, Assistant Investment Manager, Portfolio Manager, Chartered Wealth Manager, Investment Planner, etc.