Investment Executive - LDC

LDC; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity firm in Nottingham is seeking an Investment Executive. The role involves supporting Investment Managers in completing private equity transactions and managing investments. Qualifications include a degree at a 2:1 or above, proven experience in finance, and strong analytical skills. Join a firm committed to diversity and inclusion, offering an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Consciously inclusive workplace

Workplace adjustments for disabilities

Commitment to diversity in senior roles

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field is mandatory.
• Experience in finance or private equity is essential.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in completing profitable private equity transactions.
• Support in managing private equity investments effectively.
• Develop relationships within the finance and venture capital community.
• Engage with corporate finance and due diligence teams.
• Analyze business data to identify shareholder value opportunities.

Skills

Demonstrable experience of working in Finance

Understanding of the local Private Equity market

Business analysis skills

Strong numerical ability

Good social and communication skills

Education

Degree at a 2:1 or above

Job description

JOB TITLE: Investment Executive

LOCATION: Nottingham 33 Park Row

HOURS: Full Time

About this opportunity

This role sits in the LDC New Business team and exists to support with sourcing transactions and contribute to winning mandates and completing and managing profitable deals efficiently and effectively. The role holder will help support Investment Managers, Investment Directors and Partners in completing private equity transactions and managing the investment during its life with LDC via delivering relevant data analyses, engaging and supporting portfolio management teams and other relevant tasks.

Responsibilities

• To assist with and support the team to complete profitable private equity transactions. This may involve: analysis & appraisal of the proposition, appointment of advisors to support on the due diligence of the opportunity, plus critical review of the outputs, preparation of investment papers/reports and support on presenting findings to the investment committee;
• Support with managing private equity investments. This will normally be achieved by: supporting LDC's non-executive director(s) on the board of the investee company (or arranging for suitable representation on LDC's behalf); supporting LDC's Investment Managers, Investment Directors and Partners in ensuring that the Board and the management team remain focused towards the company's strategic goals; Contribute to the development of the company's strategic plan; Supporting seniors with monitoring company performance and management effectiveness and instigating change when required; play a support role to seniors in the planning and delivery of the sale of the company.
• To develop relationships with key participants within the professional and venture capital community within the local market and wider market.
• To develop relationships with potential chairmen, non-executive directors, management and bankers.
• Engagement with a diverse range of third-party corporate finance and due diligence teams across multiple sectors to understand opportunities and various businesses.
• Analysis of business data to identify opportunities for adding shareholder value, including the review of performance metrics.
• To contribute to the development and implementation of the Office's marketing plans and initiatives.
• To ensure the maintenance of the highest standards for new business and case management.
• To build on and promote the strong, collaborative culture of LDC.

About you

Qualifications required - Degree at a 2:1 or above

General Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience of working in Finance
• Some understanding and knowledge of the local Private Equity market
• Business analysis skills
• Strong numerical ability and experience in undertaking statistical analysis
• Good social and communication skills and ability to deal with challenging senior executives and individuals

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We're committed to creating a consciously inclusive workplace where our colleagues can be themselves, thrive and perform at their best.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative. As an inclusive employer, we offer Workplace Adjustments for colleagues with a disability (which may include long-term health and neurodivergent conditions) where it is reasonable to do so. This could include flexibility with regards to office attendance, location, and working pattern.

We also provide adjustments that are reasonable throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers for applicants with a disability, long-term health condition or neurodivergent condition. If you'd like an adjustment to the recruitment process just let us know.

If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch.

We'd love to hear from you.