Portfolio Manager - Octopus Ventures

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Job Description:

We’re seeking an experienced and proactive Portfolio Manager to join our Team. This role is pivotal in overseeing, optimising, and driving the performance of portfolio companies, with a focus on companies requiring strategic growth interventions, preparation for exit, operational or financial restructuring, or other strategic adjustments. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in enhancing portfolio value within the VC or relevant unquoted investment space.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Portfolio Management: Manage a diverse portfolio of venture investments, focusing on value creation and protecting the fund’s investments.
2. Value Maximization and Liquidity: Identify and implement exit strategies to maximize returns, coordinating with investment and finance teams.
3. Strategic Improvements: Work with portfolio companies’ management to identify gaps and implement growth strategies.
4. Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain relationships with company boards and stakeholders, providing guidance and support.
5. Investment Recommendations: Analyze and support follow-on investments, prepare investment papers, and participate in decision-making.
6. Market Analysis & Research: Keep updated on industry trends and economic conditions to inform strategies.
7. Reporting & Documentation: Prepare reports on portfolio performance, risks, and strategic recommendations.

Qualifications:

• Experience in unquoted investment portfolio management, turnaround management, or operational performance improvement within venture capital, private equity, or similar asset classes.
• Strong analytical and financial skills, with deep understanding of valuation and operational metrics.
• Ability to influence and lead management teams and Boards, especially as a minority investor.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, with a history of improving performance.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment across different growth stages and sectors.

Additional Information:

Why Join Us?

• Impactful work in innovative companies within a growth-focused team.
• Opportunities for career progression across various investment sectors.
• Role can be full-time or part-time (4 days/week).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, bonus, pension, and share incentives.
• Untracked holiday, hybrid working, wellness programs, parental leave, insurance, medical, electric vehicle leasing, and international work options.

Our Values:

We believe company behavior is as important as what it does. As a B Corp, we prioritize stakeholder interests, diversity, inclusion, and supporting candidates with disabilities, including neurodiversity and mental health conditions. We are committed to an inclusive, respectful, and empowering workplace.