Job Vacancy

Investment Manager (Loan)

Job Description

Position: Investment Manager (Loan)
Based: Nottingham
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Generous benefits package including employer pension contribution and private healthcare cover

We have an exciting opportunity for an Investment Manager to join our Maven team on a full-time, permanent basis.

 

You will be a core member of the team in Nottingham which is responsible for the successful delivery of a Debt fund, which forms part of Midlands Engine Investment Fund II (MEIF II), launched by the British Business Bank in 2024 to support the growth of regional SMEs. The Fund provides loans of between £100,000 and £2m.

The purpose of the role is to originate, complete and monitor loan transactions to SMEs based in the East and South East Midlands. 


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. 

Lorna Kelly, Strategic Development Director at Maven

The role & responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
  • Develop and maintain a network of key business introducers in the East Midlands to promote Maven and MEIF II and develop a pipeline of deal opportunities.
  • Assess new loan proposals and prepare investment papers for discussion with the MEIF II credit committee.
  • Negotiate loan terms with management teams and their advisors and co-ordinate due diligence, including AML/KYC processes.

 

Portfolio management including:
  • Developing ongoing productive relationships with portfolio businesses, to effectively monitor performance and add value to SMEs where required.
  • Assessing and monitoring monthly management accounts, covenants (where applicable) and budget information to ensure ongoing debt serviceability.
David Milroy, Partner at Maven

What you need to succeed

  • Experience of providing loan finance to UK SMEs.
  • Proven track record in originating and executing transactions from initial contact through to completion, including an in depth understanding of typical loan and security structures and documents.
  • Relevant backgrounds include business, commercial and corporate banking (eg relationship management, credit), corporate finance and accountancy.
  • Excellent numeracy skills including assessment of debt transactions and financial analysis.
  • Adept relationship management skills and experience of working with businesses and other stakeholders.
  • Track record of successful networking and business development.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
  • Excellent attention to detail.

 

Ewan MacKinnon, Partner at Maven

The benefits of choosing Maven

Your benefits package includes the following:
  • Group Pension (10% contributions paid by employer)
  • Life Assurance (7 x Salary)
  • Income Protection
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Private Medical Health
  • Company Sick Pay
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
  • Company paid training
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Retail discounts
  • Ability to buy additional holidays
  • 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.