Investment Analyst

Chris Hayes Associates; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Investment house is seeking an ambitious Investment Analyst to join their Nottingham team. This role offers the chance to analyze companies, assess investment opportunities, and collaborate with a dynamic team on both UK and international projects. Candidates should have around 1–2 years in finance or a related field, and strong analytical and communication skills are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity with excellent training and competitive compensation, including strong bonus potential.

Benefits

Excellent training

Career progression

Strong bonus potential

Qualifications

• Around 1–2 years of deal or analytical experience in finance or a deal-focused environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• A genuine interest in business and investment.

Responsibilities

• Analyse companies and markets, producing reports and insights.
• Identify and assess potential investment opportunities.
• Contribute to pitches, business plans, and investment proposals.
• Monitor sector trends and collate research.
• Conduct company and sector valuations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Commercial acumen

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

Investment Analyst

Are you looking to build your career in a leading Investment house during an exciting period of expansion? If so, this could be the role for you.

Our client is a well-established, award-winning Private Equity house, now seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Investment Analyst to join their Nottingham team.

We are looking for candidates with around 1–2 years of deal or analytical experience, ideally in the mid-market. This could come from Private Equity, Venture Capital, Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, Investment Banking, Consulting, or another deal-focused environment that demands strong analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse companies and markets, producing high-quality reports and insights
• Identify and assess potential investment opportunities
• Contribute to pitches, business plans, and investment committee proposals
• Monitor sector trends and investment themes, collating relevant research and market intelligence
• Conduct company and sector valuations
• Support deal origination and marketing initiatives
• Collaborate with colleagues across offices and teams as required

You’ll be joining a close-knit, dynamic team, working on a broad range of UK and international mid-market investments.

About You

• Strong academic background with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Commercially astute, with a genuine interest in business and investment
• Prior Private Equity experience is not essential, but a demonstrable passion for deals and investment is key
• You have links to the East Midlands and a keen desire to build your Investing career in the region

What’s on Offer

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and growing team, offering exposure to exciting projects, a strong deal pipeline, and international opportunities. You’ll benefit from excellent training, career progression, and a competitive package including strong bonus potential.