Senior Investment Analyst

Social Impact Enterprises; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Comprehensive suite of benefits

Job summary

A leading impact investing firm in Central London is looking for a team member to source and analyze startups in their investment lifecycle. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in venture capital or high-growth environments, excellent analytical and communication skills, and a passion for technology and social impact. The role offers competitive compensation and an opportunity to grow in an entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in venture capital, high-growth startup/scale-up, or M&A/transaction services.
• Clear and concise writing skills.
• Unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Source and screen deals while maintaining a high-quality pipeline.
• Run market maps, sector deep dives, and competitive analysis.
• Support end-to-end due diligence processes.

Skills

Experience in venture capital

Analytical strength

Communication skills

Proficient with AI tools

Genuine enthusiasm for technology

Education

Strong undergraduate degree

Master's degree

Tools

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Research databases

CRMs

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Social Impact Enterprises

Position: Full time

Location: Central London

Timing: Immediate

About us

We’re a London-based impact investor backing purpose-driven founders at Seed and Series A who turn today’s societal challenges into measurable progress.

We are passionate about empowering inspirational founders who combine commercial discipline with positive social outcomes. Our team brings together a rich blend of knowledge, experience, and diverse expertise and through deep industry insight and collaborative strength, we help organisations create meaningful change.

You’ll join a small, entrepreneurial team and play a key role across the full investment lifecycle—sourcing, diligence, execution, and portfolio support.

What you’ll do

• Source & screen deals: Proactively scout startups, attend ecosystem events, and maintain a high-quality pipeline aligned to our theses.
• Research & thesis building: Run market maps, sector deep dives, and competitive analysis to inform where we invest next.
• Financial & commercial analysis: Build and review financial models, unit economics, and business model robustness; assess traction, metrics, and risks.
• Due diligence: Support end-to-end diligence (product, team, market, technical, legal/financing documents) and coordinate expert/ customer references.
• Investment materials: Draft crisp Investment Notes and IC presentations with clear recommendations and scenarios.
• Portfolio support: Track KPIs & finances, validate plans, assist with follow-on preparedness, and connect founders into our network.
• Fund brand & administration: Help manage our content and social presence; and support in fund administration activities.

What you need to succeed

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in venture capital, a high-growth startup/scale-up, or M&A/transaction services (analyst level).
• Academic background: Strong undergraduate degree; a Master’s is a plus.
• Toolbox: Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; proficient with AI tools, research databases, CRMs.
• Analytical strength: Rigorous quantitative and qualitative research skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Communication: Clear, concise writing and confident stakeholder communication (founders, investors, advisors).
• Interests: Genuine enthusiasm for technology, innovation, and measurable social impact.
• Mindset: Curious, entrepreneurial, team player who can prioritise and execute across multiple workstreams.
• Right to work: Unrestricted right to work in the UK.
• Mission with returns: Back founders building commercially strong businesses that deliver real-world impact.
• Entrepreneurial environment: Work directly with partner companies and founding teams in an agile environment.
• Growth: Become a core member of the team—we’ll invest in your development and progression.
• Culture: Open, outcomes-focused, and collaborative.
• Perks & incentives: Competitive package with a comprehensive suite of benefits.

Please send your CV and a short personal statement to [e-mail]