The role & responsibilities:
- Working proactively with portfolio companies, ranging from high potential growth businesses in the scale up phase, through to more established SMEs requiring a more strategic overview approach, to increase shareholder value.
- Attendance at investee company board meetings and the provision of strategic support and constructive challenge.
- Preparation of investment committee papers for follow-on funding or amendment to terms and clear and insightful update reports and reviews of investee company performance within the portfolio.
- A focus on creation of value from the investment, and on occasions loss minimisation. You will prioritise hands-on support to Portfolio companies requiring direct input and guidance, and support may include re-structuring, M&A support, bolt-on acquisitions, new business initiatives through to supporting successful exit strategies.
The ideal candidate
- Demonstrable track record of working as a business partner within a high growth entrepreneurial environment focused on creating shareholder value.
- Will be highly numerate and literate, ideally with a CCAB qualification.
- Assertive with good communication and persuasion skills and experience in managing multiple stakeholders.
- Resilient and resourceful self-starter with proactive approach and ability to work to deadlines with limited supervision.
- Exhibits the ability to solve problems using sound commercial acumen and a network of professional contacts.
The benefits of choosing Maven
Your benefits package includes the following:
- Competitive Salary
- 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