Investment Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading investment organization focused on food and agtech as an Investment Manager. This role involves due diligence, financial analysis, and strategic input into portfolio companies, offering a chance to engage with high-impact businesses in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in finance and a passion for sustainability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in private equity, corporate finance, or strategy consulting.
• Expertise in financial modeling and investment analysis.
• Exposure to food, agriculture, or sustainability sectors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence on investments, including market analysis.
• Prepare investment committee materials and transaction documentation.
• Support negotiations and assist in managing portfolio companies.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Curiosity

Job description

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Our client is a global, privately held investment organization with a mission-driven, values-led approach. The group has a long-term investment horizon and a multi-sector focus, including a dedicated platform investing in transformative businesses within the food and agriculture ecosystem. Their investment strategy integrates commercial performance with measurable environmental and social outcomes.

The client is recognized for its heritage of responsible ownership and for deploying capital to back scalable, high-impact solutions that address some of the most pressing challenges in global food systems.

The Investment Manager will have a background in food and Agtech and will play a pivotal role within a dynamic and well-established investment team. The position offers the opportunity to work across the full investment lifecycle, from due diligence and execution to portfolio company support and eventual exit. Over time, the successful candidate will progress towards leading transactions.

Investment Execution & Analysis:

• Conduct rigorous due diligence on potential investments, including market sizing, competitor analysis, and financial performance.
• Develop and maintain financial models and valuation analyses.
• Prepare investment committee materials and transaction documentation.
• Support negotiations, term sheet development, and deal structuring.
• Assist in the active management of portfolio companies, including strategic input and operational performance tracking.
• Support fundraising, M&A, and partnering initiatives on behalf of portfolio companies.
• Participate in exit planning and transaction processes.

Research & Strategy:

• Monitor key sector trends in food and agriculture, and identify emerging investment opportunities.
• Contribute to internal thematic research and knowledge-building efforts.

External Engagement:

• Represent the investment team at industry events and conferences.
• Develop and maintain a strong network across the agtech and food investment ecosystem.

Governance & Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to the organization’s internal policies and external regulatory standards.
• Operate in alignment with a values-driven and long-term investment philosophy.

Experience & Credentials:

• 5+ years of experience in private equity, corporate finance, strategy consulting, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial modelling and investment analysis.
• Exposure to the food, agriculture, or sustainability sectors.

Skills & Attributes:

• Commercially astute with a structured, analytical mindset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Capable of building trust-based relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
• Intellectually curious and aligned with impact-oriented investing values.

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the most respected and forward-thinking investment teams in the food and agtech space. The role offers exposure to world-class entrepreneurs, ambitious impact-driven businesses, and a deeply supportive internal culture that values collaboration, integrity, and long-term thinking.