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About our client

Our client is the secondaries team of an established VC fund of funds. They are looking for an Investment Manager to join the team in Oxford. 

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What the job involves

• Take accountability for the effective running of due diligence across assigned investments, ensuring scope, timelines, key risks and outputs are appropriate, and that issues are identified and addressed in a timely manner
• Support the sourcing and evaluation of new investment opportunities, including market research, liaising with intermediaries, financial analysis and initial screening
• Conduct investment due diligence, taking ownership of defined workstreams and contributing judgement-led analysis to deal discussions
• Prepare high quality investment materials, analysis and recommendations for internal review and decision-making forums
• Manage the ongoing monitoring of a defined portfolio of investments, ensuring regular review of performance, portfolio developments and GP communications
• Maintain appropriate and professional day-to-day contact with GP relationships for assigned investments, as well as secondary market intermediaries, acting as a consistent point of contact alongside senior colleagues where appropriate
• Support fundraising and marketing activity by preparing investment materials, analysis and supporting documentation for existing and prospective investors
• Participate in investor meetings, calls and presentations as required, contributing analysis and responding to queries within own area of expertise

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Who we are looking for

• Proven experience in investment management, private equity, or a closely related financial discipline (preference for those with existing secondary market experience and exposure to and/or interest in VC / growth / tech)
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in financial modelling, due diligence and investment analysis
• Good understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements within an FCA-regulated environment, including SMCR
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present analysis and recommendations effectively
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams