Investment Manager (Loan)

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial team is seeking an Investment Manager to join their Maven team on a full-time basis. The role involves originating and managing loan transactions for SMEs, requiring a strong background in banking and excellent relationship management skills. Benefits include a generous pension scheme, life assurance, and enhanced pay. This role is key to fostering business growth for SMEs in the Midlands.

Benefits

Group Pension (10% paid by Maven)

Life Assurance (7 x your salary)

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Sick Pay

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunity to buy additional holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in originating and executing loan transactions.
• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills.
• Proven track record in developing networks and business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Originate, complete and monitor loan transactions.
• Develop a network of key business introducers.
• Negotiate loan terms and coordinate due diligence.

Skills

Loan finance to UK SMEs

Numeracy skills

Relationship management

Business development

Communication skills

Education

Background in banking, finance, or accountancy

Job description

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We are currently recruiting for an Investment Manager to join our Maven team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Maven Capital Partners (a subsidiary of Mattioli Woods) is a leading loan, Venture Capital Trust (VCT), Private Equity and Property Fund Manager. We work with growing businesses of all sizes across a range of sectors, providing the essential capital and expertise to unlock potential and help accelerate growth.For more information about Us visit our website www.mavencp.com

Maven’s team, based in Nottingham, is responsible for the successful delivery of a Debt fund, which forms part of Midlands Engine Investment Fund II (MEIF II), launched by the British Business Bank in 2024 to support the growth of regional SMEs. The Fund provides loans of between £100,000 and £2m.

The purpose of the role is to originate, complete and monitor loan transactions to SMEs based in the East and South East Midlands.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Experience of providing loan finance to UK SMEs.
• Proven track record in originating and executing transactions from initial contact through to completion, including an in depth understanding of typical loan and security structures and documents.
• Relevant backgrounds include business, commercial and corporate banking (eg relationship management, credit), corporate finance and accountancy.
• Excellent numeracy skills including assessment of debt transactions and financial analysis.
• Adept relationship management skills and experience of working with businesses and other stakeholders.
• Track record of successful networking and business development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain a network of key business introducers in the East Midlands to promote Maven and MEIF II – and develop a pipeline of deal opportunities.
• Assess new loan proposals and prepare investment papers for discussion with the MEIF II credit committee.
• Negotiate loan terms with management teams and their advisors and co-ordinate due diligence, including AML/KYC processes.
• developing ongoing productive relationships with portfolio businesses, to effectively monitor performance and add value to SMEs where required.
• Assessing and monitoring monthly management accounts, covenants (where applicable) and budget information to ensure ongoing debt serviceability

Your benefits package includes the following:

• Group Pension (10% paid by Maven)
• Life Assurance (7 x your salary)
• Income Protection Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Ability to buy additional holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• 34.5 hours per week

You will be able to pick additional benefits to suit you