Investment Manager (Loan) - Nottingham

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm is seeking an Investment Manager to join their team in Watford, focusing on loan transactions to SMEs in the East and South East Midlands. The successful candidate will have a robust background in loan finance, strong relationship management skills, and will be responsible for origination, negotiation, and monitoring of loans. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a group pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Group Pension (10% paid by Maven)

Life Assurance (7x 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

Qualifications

• Experience providing loan finance to UK SMEs.
• Proven track record in originating and executing transactions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain key business introducer networks.
• Assess new loan proposals and prepare investment papers.
• Negotiate loan terms and coordinate due diligence.

Skills

Loan finance experience

Numeracy skills

Relationship management

Networking and business development

Attention to detail

Job description

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Investment Manager (Loan) - Nottingham, Watford, Hertfordshire

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Client:

Maven Capital Partners

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

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 is part of Midlands Engine Investment Fund II (MEIF II), launched by the British Business Bank in 2024 to support regional SMEs. The Fund provides loans between £100,000 and £2 million.

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

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Experience providing loan finance to UK SMEs.
• Proven track record in originating and executing transactions from initial contact to completion, including understanding of typical loan and security structures and documents.
• Relevant backgrounds include business, commercial, and corporate banking (e.g., relationship management, credit), corporate finance, and accountancy.
• Excellent numeracy skills, including assessment of debt transactions and financial analysis.
• Adept relationship management skills and experience working with businesses and stakeholders.
• Track record of successful networking and business development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize 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 coordinate due diligence, including AML/KYC processes.
• Develop ongoing productive relationships with portfolio businesses to monitor performance and add value to SMEs where required.
• Assess and monitor monthly management accounts, covenants (where applicable), and budget information to ensure ongoing debt serviceability.

Your benefits package includes:

• Group Pension (10% paid by Maven)
• Life Assurance (7x 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 select additional benefits to suit you.