Reporting to: Chief Investment Officer and the Head of Insolvency
Location: London (office-based 2 days per week)
Contract: Fixed-term (6 months)
Asertis is looking for a proactive, highly organised Investment Associate to support the Investment Team across the full claim lifecycle, from first enquiry through to onboarding, monitoring and collection.
Role overview
The primary function of the Investment Associate is to support the Investment Team to ensure the process of claim review, onboarding and monitoring runs smoothly. This is a role that sits at the heart of Asertis’ business and will involve supporting opportunities across the entire investment lifecycle, from first enquiry through to monitoring and collection. The Investment Team is small and tight-knit and is looking for someone who is flexible and willing to assist in meeting key objectives. The role suits someone with a legal background who is keen to be involved in and support the full claim cycle and broaden their own personal network. You will be proactive, highly organised, with a strong attention to detail, and comfortable handling confidential and market-sensitive information.
Claim review and administration
- Primary responsibility for management of new enquiries as they arise, logging on Asertis’ pipeline and liaising with counterparties to procure initial proposal details and handle the execution of NDAs;
- Work closely with the Investment Team to maintain Asertis’ pipeline of opportunities, tracking proposals throughout their lifecycle, monitoring deadlines, and ensuring documents and data remain up to date;
- Support the Investment Team with the initial review of new proposals, undertaking research, and the preparation of internal documentation;
- Support the Investment Team with contract drafting, including NDAs, Indicative Terms, ASAs, and take primary ownership of Asertis execution process and filing of executed copies; and
- Work closely with the Asertis Operations team to maintain the document management system, contracts database, and CRM.
Portfolio management and reporting
- Work closely with the Investment Team to support the ongoing monitoring of Asertis’ portfolio, including monitoring key deadlines and ensuring documents and data remain up to date;
- Primary responsibility for production of first drafts of internal and stakeholder reporting documents for Investment Team review;
- Support the Investment Team in liaising with law firms for monthly progress reports, conducting initial reviews of reporting and providing feedback to the Investment Team; and
- Support the Investment Team in external meetings, assisting with scheduling and preparation of meeting minutes.
Committee and meeting support
- Primary responsibility for circulation of investment committee meeting agendas; and
- Support the Investment Team with the drafting of proposal submissions and update memoranda for investment committee.
Events and marketing
- Supporting the Investment Team in delivering its marketing agenda, including support with the organisation and promotion of Asertis events, and
- Attending and representing Asertis at marketing events.
About Asertis Ltd
Asertis is a litigation funder. We provide balance-sheet funding for litigation where there has been clear wrongdoing and claimants are either unable to fund legal action themselves or wish to transfer the risk of litigation, typically by assignment.
Asertis invests in a wide range of high-value claims and disputes, covering commercial litigation, arbitration, group actions, securities litigation and enforcement. We fund and purchase sizeable commercial disputes running into multi-millions of pounds of investment.
Asertis remains distinctive in the market due to its size and agility, and its on-balance-sheet funding model – but also in its ethical stance. We always seek to be on the side to right, supporting cases that are morally as well as legally sound.
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This is a rare opportunity to join a small, close-knit team and gain broad exposure to the full investment lifecycle, from first enquiry to collection. You will build your commercial experience, work closely with the Investment Team and external stakeholders, and grow your professional network. You will also contribute to Asertis’ marketing and business development activities, helping the team deliver its objectives and support the company’s growth.
Investment Associate in London employer: Asertis Ltd
Asertis is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for Investment Managers to thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment. With a focus on ethical litigation funding, employees benefit from a flexible work culture, competitive salary, and generous perks such as 25 days of annual leave and private health insurance. Located in the vibrant Soho area of London, Asertis promotes professional growth and autonomy, ensuring that team members can make impactful decisions while enjoying a balanced work-life dynamic.
