Investment Analyst - Venture Capital

Incube Consulting Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished consulting firm in London is looking for an experienced Investment Analyst to join their Venture Capital team. The successful candidate will evaluate investment opportunities, support portfolio management, and drive research in high-growth sectors. Key qualifications include 8 to 10 years in VC, strong financial modelling skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role offers significant connection with industry stakeholders and ample opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of relevant experience within a venture capital firm.
• Strong financial modelling capabilities, including valuation, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate investment opportunities through market mapping and networking.
• Conduct financial modelling and valuation analysis to support investment decisions.
• Engage with founders and industry experts to validate growth assumptions.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Market research

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related analytical field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Investment Analyst – Venture Capital

Experience: 8 to 10 years

Location: London, United Kingdom

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially astute Investment Analyst to join our client's Venture Capital team in London. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in evaluating early-stage investment opportunities, supporting portfolio management activities, and driving research across high-growth technology and innovation-led sectors. This position offers significant exposure to founders, investors, fund partners, and strategic stakeholders, providing an excellent platform for professional development within the VC ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Investment & Deal Sourcing

• Identify and evaluate investment opportunities through market mapping, networking, inbound deal flow and ecosystem engagement.
• Conduct financial modelling, valuation analysis and sensitivity assessments to support investment decision-making.
• Prepare investment memos, pitch decks, and due diligence materials for internal review and IC presentations.

Due Diligence & Market Research

• Undertake detailed market research, competitor analysis, and trend forecasting across priority verticals.
• Perform commercial, financial, operational and strategic due diligence on potential investments.
• Engage with founders, industry experts, and sector specialists to validate assumptions and growth drivers.

Portfolio Support & Monitoring

• Monitor financial and operational performance of portfolio companies, identifying risks, opportunities, and value-creation levers.
• Support portfolio founders with strategic planning, fundraising, KPI analysis, and market expansion insights.
• Assist in exit planning, fundraising rounds, and scenario modelling.

Internal Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with senior partners, associates and cross-functional teams to develop investment theses.
• Prepare internal reports, dashboards, and portfolio performance summaries for senior stakeholders.
• Represent the firm at industry events, demo days, conferences, and accelerator programmes.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8 to 10 years of relevant experience within venture capital firm.
• Strong financial modelling capabilities, including valuation, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Excellent analytical, research and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to evaluation.
• Strong understanding of early-stage business models, technology innovation, and venture market dynamics.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information into clear investment recommendations.
• Proficiency in Excel, financial modelling tools, market databases and presentation software (PowerPoint, Pitch, etc.).
• Ability to engage confidently with founders, stakeholders, and external advisors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related analytical field.
• Experience working with high-growth startups, accelerators, or emerging technology sectors.
• Familiarity with UK / EU regulatory ecosystems, venture funding structures, and term sheet negotiation.