Senior Investment Manager

Due to the recent establishment of a new co-Investment Fund an exceptional opportunity exists for talented individuals with drive and ambition to work in its high profile team in Sheffield.The role will involve working across a range of activities within the equity team and require engagement in the delivery of both fund investing and co-investment programmes.

Responsibilities will include
*Reviewing and analysing proposals from fund managers and Co-Investors
*Critically appraising proposals for fund investing; in depth analysis of track records, team dynamics and other aspects
*Ensuring Co Investments meet the programmes investment criteria , providing feedback to syndicates proposing deals
*Supporting investment proposals through the investment processes, for example preparing documents and convening investment committee meetings
*Working with specialist legal advisors to scrutinise investment legal documentation to ensure consistency with the commercial terms agreed

The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:
*Excellent numerate academic credentials, which may include a professional, accounting or legal qualification. An investment management qualification would also be desirable.
*Knowledge or experience of investment management , investment structures and due diligence
*A good commercial understanding of small business operations and finances or venture fund investing.
*Strong negotiation skills together with the ability and personality to build sound relationships with senior stakeholders and customers
*A team centered approach with strong interpersonal and communication skills. This is a business where individual performance is measured by the contribution to the team.