Investment Manager, Growth Capital, Reigate

Aldrich & Co; Reigate; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldrich & Co, a UK Private Equity and investment business, is seeking an Investment Manager to join its South-East team. The role covers the full investment lifecycle, from origination to portfolio support, focusing on high-growth SMEs across the South-East.

The position is based in Reigate with travel across the South of England and some home working. Requires 5+ years’ experience and strong financial modelling; ACA/CIMA preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ relevant experience in Venture Capital, Private Equity, Corporate Finance or high-growth SME funding.
• ACA or CIMA qualifications preferred.
• Strong financial modelling skills and ability to build relationships with management teams and advisers.

Responsibilities

• Originating new investment opportunities and developing relationships with local businesses, advisers and investors.
• Appraising potential investments including financial analysis and due diligence.
• Preparing investment papers and presenting to Investment Committee.
• Working with management teams on deal structures and execution.
• Supporting portfolio companies with growth strategy and performance monitoring.
• Building relationships across the South-East business and investment community.

Skills

Financial modelling

Investment experience

Deal origination

Portfolio management

Education

ACA or CIMA

Job description

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000

An established UK Private Equity and Investment business is looking to appoint an Investment Manager to join its growing South-East Investment Team.

This is a rare opportunity to join an experienced investment house deploying growth capital into ambitious, high-growth SMEs across the South-East of England.

The firm is particularly interested in candidates based in Surrey, Sussex or Kent who have strong connections within the region’s business and professional advisory communities.

You will be involved across the full investment lifecycle, combining new investment activity with ongoing portfolio management. Investments will typically range from £500,000 to £5 million and will support high-growth businesses across a broad range of sectors.

Responsibilities will include:

• Originating new investment opportunities and developing relationships with local businesses, Corporate Finance Advisers, Accountants, Lawyers, investors and other intermediaries
• Appraising potential investments, including financial analysis, modelling, due diligence and development of investment theses
• Preparing investment papers and supporting presentations to Investment Committee
• Working with management teams and advisers on deal structures, terms, documentation and transaction execution
• Supporting portfolio companies with growth strategy, performance monitoring and exit planning
• Building strong relationships across the South-East business and investment community

Requirements

• 5+ years’ relevant experience gained in Venture Capital, Private Equity, Corporate Finance, SME funding, Strategy Consulting, Professional Advisory or another environment involving high-growth SMEs and their funding
• Ideally with professional qualifications such as ACA or CIMA
• Commercially minded, highly numerate and analytical, with strong financial modelling skills and the confidence to build relationships with management teams, investors and professional advisers
• An existing network across Surrey, Sussex or Kent is particularly advantageous
• Genuine motivation to support a growing business within the South-East
• Ability to work from the Reigate office, with travel across the South of England and flexibility for some home working