Investment Manager - Venture Capital

Chris Hayes Associates; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Venture Capital firm outside London seeks an Investment Manager to spearhead deal sourcing, evaluate businesses, and engage with innovative entrepreneurs. Ideal candidates will have a background in Finance or Consulting, with a sharp mind and a passion for growth. Competitive salary, exceptional bonus, and significant career growth potential offered in a high-momentum environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Exceptional bonus

Career growth potential

Qualifications

• Background in Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, Consulting, Tech, or Sciences.
• Venture Capital/Private Equity experience is a bonus, not a requirement.
• Commercially minded, curious, and excited by new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Originate deals and uncover the next big opportunities.
• Evaluate business plans and investment cases.
• Meet founders and management teams driving innovation.
• Build and deliver compelling Investment Committee proposals.
• Run due diligence (financial, legal, commercial).
• Manage portfolios and support growth post-investment.

Skills

Corporate Finance

Transaction Services

Consulting

Tech

Sciences

Education

Strong academic record

Job description

Overview

Investment Manager – Venture Capital

Ready to break into the exciting world of Venture Capital and work with one of the UK’s most respected firms outside of London? This could be your chance.

Our client is a high-growth Venture Capital house backing early-stage tech innovators and lower mid-market businesses. With ambitious expansion plans, they’re looking for a dynamic Investment Manager to join their team across the East Midlands and Buckinghamshire.

Why this role?

This isn’t just a desk job. You’ll be at the forefront of sourcing deals, meeting brilliant entrepreneurs, and shaping the businesses of tomorrow. If you’ve got the drive and curiosity, the investment know-how can be taught — what matters is your sharp mind and passion for growth.

Who you are

• Background in Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, Consulting, Tech, or Sciences.
• Venture Capital/Private Equity experience is a bonus, not a requirement.
• Strong academic record (ideally with exposure to tech, science, or engineering).
• Commercially minded, curious, and excited by new ideas.

What you’ll do

• Originate deals and uncover the next big opportunities.
• Evaluate business plans and investment cases.
• Meet founders and management teams driving innovation.
• Build and deliver compelling Investment Committee proposals.
• Run due diligence (financial, legal, commercial).
• Manage portfolios and support growth post-investment.

The rewards

• Competitive salary + exceptional bonus + carry.
• Huge career growth potential in a firm with serious momentum.
• The chance to be part of a story of innovation and profitability over the coming years.

If you’re ambitious, curious, and ready to shape the future with a top-tier VC, this is the opportunity to grab.