Investment Manager

Strateon; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization in Glasgow is seeking a professional to manage their Direct Impact Portfolio valued at £1.6bn. The successful candidate will oversee various investments in UK private equity, credit, infrastructure, and property funds. Key responsibilities include managing existing portfolios and making new investments, involving investment selection, due diligence, and reporting. Candidates should be prepared to work collaboratively with internal and external teams. This role offers an impactful opportunity in the finance sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Direct Impact Portfolio (DIP) valued at £1.6bn.
• Oversee investment selection, due diligence, and reporting.
• Work with internal and external parties to manage the portfolio.

Job description

Job Description

Strathclyde Pension Fund is one of the UK's largest pension schemes, with investment assets of £33bn.

Working within GCC Financial Services as part of the team that oversees the Fund's investment arrangements, you will manage the Direct Impact Portfolio (DIP). DIP was valued at £1.6bn at 30th September 2025, with 69 investments in UK private equity, credit, infrastructure and property funds.

Key responsibilities will include working with internal and external parties to manage and monitor the existing portfolio and to make new investments. This will include investment selection, due diligence, reporting and review across funds and asset classes and the management of the DIP investment team.

Under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, this post is politically restricted.

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