Job Vacancy
Investment Associate
Job Description
Position: Investment Associate
Based: Bristol or Reading
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Generous benefits package including employer pension contribution and private healthcare cover
We are currently recruiting for at least one Investment Associate, to join Maven’s Southern Investment Team on a full-time, permanent basis, in our Bristol or Reading office. The successful candidate will have a rare opportunity to join an experienced investment house deploying growth capital funds across the South of England.
You will be a core member of the South Investment Team helping to identify, appraise and partner with the most exciting high growth businesses in London and the South of England, as well as supporting the growth of existing portfolio companies. Maven regards this exposure to both investment and portfolio management as the best way of developing highly skilled investment practitioners. The focus of the Maven South West Investment Fund and the Maven VCTs is on growth capital investments of up to £5 million across a range of sectors and investment types.
The role will be based from either our Bristol or Reading office, but there will be travel across the South of England and some flexibility for home working when appropriate.
WHO WE ARE?
Maven Capital Partners (a subsidiary of Mattioli Woods) is a leading loan, Venture Capital Trust (VCT), Private Equity and Property Fund Manager. Maven is one of the UK’s most active private equity managers, backing ambitious businesses of all sizes across a range of sectors and providing those businesses with the essential capital and expertise they require to unlock potential and accelerate growth. In 2024 Mattioli Woods was acquired by Pollen Street Capital and delisted from AIM.
The role & responsibilities
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
New Investment Activity
- Undertaking analysis of new business opportunities, including due diligence and contributing to the production of investment papers to be presented to Maven’s Investment Committee.
- Providing assistance to investment managers and directors throughout the deal process from opportunity identification through to deal completion, including on occasions working with the office support team to ensure that compliance aspects of the deal are captured and managed.
- Assisting in portfolio management of investee business to understand the dynamics of business growth, including analysis of management accounts and board packs and accompanying the Investment
- Mangers/Directors to Board meetings (where relevant).
- Attendance of local business networking events to raise Maven’s profile with potential investees and investment intermediaries.
What you need to succeed
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Minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience.
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Analytical skills – numerate with an ability to research new industry sectors, assimilate information quickly and infer appropriate conclusions and recommendations.
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Clear and professional verbal and written communication style, with strong attention to detail.
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Team player with an ability to collaborate well with colleagues at all levels.
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Business development and relationship management skills - an ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders and develop a professional network.
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Organisational skills - ability to multi-task, work to and meet deadlines.
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Business knowledge – understanding of the commercial parameters that businesses operate within and adopt a professional approach to dealing with potential investee companies.
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Degree in a relevant numerate discipline.
Desirable:
Holds or working towards a professional Accountancy or investment related qualification
The benefits of choosing Maven
- Join a team with a can-do, straightforward approach.
- An accelerated path towards taking ownership of the entire investment life cycle, including sourcing, due diligence and presenting the output of this work and the investment thesis to the rest of the team.
- An opportunity to work with a diverse range of entrepreneurs and build your network whilst being supported by a strong brand name.
- A dynamic learning environment where no two days are the same.
- An opportunity to develop new skills.
Your benefits package includes the following:
- Competitive Salary
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Group Pension (10% employer contribution)
- Life Assurance (7 x Salary)
- Income Protection
- Health Cash Plan
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday
- Private Medical Health
- Company Sick Pay
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Company paid training
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retail discounts
- You will be able to pick additional benefits to suit you!
Maven Capital Partners is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive experience for all its employees.
How to apply:
Does this sound like the perfect job for you? To apply please email: recruitment@mavencp.com
Maven Capital Partners UK LLP is a subsidiary of Mattioli Woods Limited.