Senior Investment Analyst

Social Impact Enterprises; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading impact investment firm in Central London is seeking a Sr. Investment Analyst to support the investment lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in venture capital or high-growth startups, a strong academic background, and advanced analytical skills. This role offers an entrepreneurial work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive package

Comprehensive benefits

Growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in venture capital, startup, or M&A services.
• Rigorous quantitative and qualitative research skills.
• Unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Proactively scout startups and maintain a high-quality pipeline.
• Build and review financial models and assess business metrics.
• Draft Investment Notes and presentations.

Skills

Venture capital experience

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Interest in technology and innovation

Education

Strong undergraduate degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

Research databases

CRMs

Job description

Sr. Investment Analyst at 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.

Why join us?

• 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]