Finance and Portfolio Analyst - Venture Capital

Giant Ventures; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global venture capital firm in London is seeking a skilled finance professional to join their team. This position offers significant growth and development opportunities, involving collaboration with technology founders and high-level executives. Candidates should have 3+ years of finance experience, proficiency in analytical tools, and a proactive mindset. The firm values diversity and seeks individuals passionate about driving impactful change, offering benefits like competitive salary and healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private healthcare cover

Monthly health & wellness benefit

Free weekly lunch

Pension contribution

Cycle to work scheme

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a finance role in a similar field.
• Demonstrated expertise with spreadsheets and databases.
• Highly diligent with superb quantitative analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Support quarterly valuation analyses and fund reporting.
• Contribute to financial planning processes.
• Collect and analyze portfolio data for decision-making.

Skills

Finance experience

Quantitative analysis skills

Attention to detail

Project prioritization

Process improvement

Problem-solving mindset

Education

ACA or CFA qualified

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Presentation software

Job description

Who are we?

Giant Ventures is a mission driven global venture capital firm based in London. We invest in purpose-driven founders solving the world’s biggest challenges across three themes: climate, health and economic mobility. We invest from pre‑seed stage to Series B across Europe and North America. Giant is founded by two former founders, and has a unique advisory board of founders, CEOs and global leaders. We are on track for our mission to invest $1B into purpose‑driven technology this decade.

The team at Giant share an insatiable curiosity, drive, and entrepreneurial spirit. We are a tight‑knit and highly motivated team looking for self‑directed individuals who thrive in the pursuit of excellence. Together, we care about finding, funding and supporting the companies that will have a huge impact over the next decade.

The Role & Responsibilities

We’re looking for an ambitious and skilled finance professional to join our close knit team. You are likely self‑motivated, keen to learn and comfortable working in a fast paced environment with a high degree of diligence. You will be an integral part of a small team with high ownership and autonomy encouraged to run with processes and tasks as you develop. You likely work best in a culture where ambition is high and egos are low, and you’re excited to get broad exposure to all areas of finance and operations. This role will suit someone who is curious and eager to learn, and offers significant growth, learning, and development opportunities as it spans across many areas of the company. You will gain exposure to the world’s leading technology founders, corporate CEOs and political leaders. You’ll report to our Finance Associate and CFO.

Please note: this is not a route to an investment role at Giant Ventures.

Fund Finance & Operations

• Supporting quarterly valuation analyses of the portfolio and contribute to the preparation of quarterly fund reporting
• Support and oversee our third party fund administrator on capital calls and distributions
• Work with our fund administrator to prepare and review quarterly management accounts for the funds
• Own and optimise our fund and portfolio management software

Management Company Finance

• Contribute to financial planning processes (quarterly reviews, forecasting, annual budget)
• Work with external accountants to ensure accurate and timely preparation of quarterly management accounts and Group VAT return
• Liaise with our auditors during the annual audit
• Day‑to‑day financial processes such as invoicing, expenses and payroll

Portfolio Management & Investor Relations

• Collect and analyse data from our portfolio to drive decision‑making, actionable insights and reporting
• Support our quarterly investor reporting and broader investor relations
• Engage directly with investors, preparing materials and responding to ad‑hoc requests

Compliance

• Work with our external compliance consultant to ensure that the organisation is fully compliant with FCA rules and regulations
• Assist with tax compliance across all firm and fund entities, including VAT.

Additional responsibilities

• Be the go‑to person for ad‑hoc queries, tasks and research to support Giant’s decision‑making process.

Skills and traits

We’re committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

• 3+ years experience in a finance role in a similar field (start‑up or VC / PE experience is a bonus)
• ACA or CFA qualified (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated expertise with spreadsheets, databases and presentation software
• Highly diligent: superb quantitative analysis skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Autonomous prioritisation: own projects and drive them forward
• Proactive: improve existing processes and seek new solutions
• A positive mindset: be solutions oriented
• High self awareness: understand your strengths and weaknesses

Culture

• We are united by a drive to back the companies that matter, and to have a long lasting impact while driving top tier returns.
• We’re advocates of the pursuit for excellence, an entrepreneurial mindset and believe we are all stronger when we work together.
• We believe in compassionate meritocracy: the best ideas rise to the top, and we aim to treat each other well.
• We work in‑person in our beautiful office in Holland Park, London for three days a week (Tuesday to Thursday) and also have flexible working where required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Private healthcare cover
• Monthly health & wellness benefit
• Free weekly lunch, free daily breakfast and office snacks
• Pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual offsite and team events
• 25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays

Application process

Please apply using the typeform link below:

https://form.typeform.com/to/tM71ttOB?typeform-source=www.linkedin.com

Following the initial screening stage the process will consist of two interviews and a case study.

The role will be based in London, and will start full time in Q1 2026.

Please note we are unable to sponsor visas so require that you have Right to Work in the UK.