Investment Associate – Venture Debt

InforCapital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The FSE Group in London is recruiting an Investment Associate to help deploy the Future London Fund, assessing growth SMEs for venture debt loans and supporting credit processes. The role blends financial analysis with deal execution across a hybrid London setting.

Candidates should hold a degree in accounting/finance and show interest in SME lending, with a UK right to work. The role offers a £35,000–£42,000 salary and no visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Strong financial analysis capability.
• Relevant degree in accounting/finance/business.
• Interest in high-growth SME lending and venture debt.

Responsibilities

• Identify businesses aligned to lending criteria with growth/scale-up potential.
• Analyse financial accounts, management information, and financial models.
• Support credit paper preparation and attend credit committee discussions.
• Manage post-approval processes including legal documentation.
• Monitor portfolio performance and prepare credit proposals for amendments.

Skills

Strong financial analysis

Education

Relevant degree in accounting/finance/business

Job description

Role Overview

The FSE Group, a UK impact-led investor providing debt and equity funding to SMEs, is hiring an Investment Associate in London to support deployment of the new £40m Future London Fund, which provides £1m-£3m venture debt loans to high-growth London SMEs.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify businesses aligned to lending criteria with growth/scale-up potential
• Analyse financial accounts, management information, and financial models
• Support credit paper preparation and attend credit committee discussions
• Manage post-approval processes including legal documentation
• Monitor portfolio performance and prepare credit proposals for amendments

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in accounting/finance/business
• Strong financial analysis capability
• Interest in high-growth SME lending and venture debt

Location & Compensation

Hybrid — 3 days/week in Holborn, London. Salary range £35,000 - £42,000, with the higher end considered for candidates with a proven placement year in the relevant industry. UK right to work required; no visa sponsorship.