Investment Manager, Leading Deep Tech Investor, Manchester or Leeds, UK - PER, Private Equity R[...]

PER, Private Equity Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm is seeking an Investment Manager to join their team in Manchester or Leeds. The ideal candidate will have a strong financial background and will be responsible for sourcing investment opportunities, conducting due diligence and leading deals. This role provides an exceptional opportunity in a rapidly growing firm focused on innovative technology and research in deeptech and lifesciences.

Qualifications

• Full‑time experience in investment banking, consultancy or corporate finance is essential.
• Rigorous financial toolkit and commercial mindset.
• Detail‑oriented, structured thinker with an inquisitive mind.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source potential investment opportunities.
• Conduct thorough due diligence on potential investments.
• Support and lead deals end‑to‑end, assisting with negotiation.

Skills

Financial analysis

Market analysis

Relationship management

Negotiation

Education

Degree from a leading institution

Job description

About our client

Investing in early‑stage companies and a pro‑active approach of working with the portfolio, our client creates deep value whilst having the capital to follow on in the winners and maintain significant stakes all the way to IPO and beyond.

It is not an exaggeration to say that this is one of the fastest growing and exciting investors in the UK with a unique proposition that positions them for enormous success. It is a unique opportunity to join this journey early, but with a highly capitalised investor that has proprietary access to some of the most innovative technology and research globally. Their focus is on deeptech and lifesciences startups with true differentiation.

They are looking for a high‑calibre individual, with strong financial training, to join the team as an Investment Manager to be based in either Manchester or Leeds.

What the job involves

• Identify and source potential investment opportunities
• Conduct thorough due diligence on potential investments, including financial analysis, market analysis and technology assessment
• Support and lead deals end‑to‑end, assisting with the negotiation and structuring of investments
• Growing your own network and the market presence of the investor
• Contribute to wider industry trends and emerging technology research

Who we are looking for

• Full‑time experience working in investment banking, consultancy or corporate finance is essential
• Rigorous financial toolkit and commercial mindset
• Detail‑oriented, structured thinker with an inquisitive mind
• Strong ability to build and maintain close relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Strong academics from a leading institution

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