Investment Director – Growth Capital
Ready to continue in the exciting world of Venture/Growth 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/Growth Capital house backing early-stage tech innovators and growing lower mid-market businesses. With ambitious expansion plans, they’re looking for a dynamic Investment Director to join their team in Birmingham.
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 Investing, Corporate Finance, Corporate Restructuring, Consulting, Tech, or Sciences.
Growth Capital/Venture Capital/Private Equity experience is a bonus, not a requirement.
Strong academic record.
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 to achieve annual investment targets (at a team and individual level}.
Identification and assessment of suitable new investment opportunities to achieve annual investment targets (at a team and individual level).
Undertaking business development and self-generating proposals, actively promoting the Fund and its activities to its target audiences.
Negotiating deals and executing transactions, including the technical structuring of competitive investment packages to meet the requirements of the Fund.
Completion of all relevant financial, people and legal elements of any transaction, including management of any due diligence process and liaising with external advisors.
Post investment after-care, comprising management and monitoring of the financial and operational performance of the investee company and supporting and giving guidance on its operational and strategic issues.
Ensuring service level standards and turnaround times are met.
Ensuring all regulatory and customer requirements are complied with.
Preparing written reports and verbal presentations to the Investment Committee in respect of investment recommendations.
Mentoring the team and developing less experienced colleagues.
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.
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Investment Director - Growth Capital in London employer: Chris Hayes Associates
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