Investment Manager

Maven Venture Capital Trusts; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm is seeking an Investment Manager based in Newcastle. The successful candidate will handle new investment activities related to high-growth SMEs. Responsibilities include generating business opportunities, conducting detailed analysis of investments, and supporting presentations to the Investment Committee. Ideal candidates will have a background in corporate finance or related fields, strong negotiation skills, and excellent communication abilities. Join a dynamic team offering competitive salary and generous benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Life Assurance (7 x Salary)

Income Protection

Health Cash Plan

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Private Medical Health

Company Sick Pay

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Company paid training

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of relevant work experience.
• Confident self-starter able to operate in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to develop relationships with internal and external parties.
• Highly numerate and literate with strong administration skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate business development and negotiation skills.
• Full, clean Driving License (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support and generate new business introductions.
• Assist investment team in deal flow analysis.
• Conduct detailed analysis of investment opportunities.
• Support presentation of investment opportunities.
• Drive deal timetable to deliver completed transactions.
• Monitor portfolio businesses and related reporting.

Skills

Corporate finance

Business development

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Strong communication

Job description

Position: Investment Manager
Based: Newcastle
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Generous benefits package including employer pension contribution and private healthcare cover

We are currently recruiting for an Investment Manager to join our Maven team on a full‑time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will be primarily based in Newcastle, with regular travel to the Teesside and Durham offices.

The role is focused on new investment activity relating to Maven Capital Partners Private Equity, Venture Capital Trusts, and Regional Funds (including the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II and the Finance Durham Fund). Maven’s funds typically provide between £500,000 and £5 million of capital to high‑growth SMEs across the region.

The ideal candidate will have a background in corporate finance, SME funding, professional advisory, private equity, venture capital, or otherwise, experience directly concerning high‑growth SMEs.

WHO WE ARE?

Maven Capital Partners (a subsidiary of Mattioli Woods) is a leading loan, Venture Capital Trust (VCT), Private Equity and Property Fund Manager. Maven is one of the UK’s most active private equity managers, backing ambitious businesses of all sizes across a range of sectors and providing those businesses with the essential capital and expertise they require to unlock potential and accelerate growth. In 2024 Mattioli Woods was acquired by Pollen Street Capital and delisted from AIM.

The role & responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Support and generate new business introductions and relevant investment opportunities for Maven, including liaising and networking with intermediaries including accountants, lawyers, brokers, and CF advisors
• Assist investment team members in coordinating deal flow analysis and deal tracking via internal reporting systems
• Undertake a detailed analysis of investment opportunities including initial appraisal, meeting with management teams and their advisors, internal due diligence, financial modelling and writing internal Maven investment papers
• Support the presentation of investment opportunities to the Maven Investment Committee
• Support the presentation of deal structures and related terms to Management teams and advisers, assisting negotiation of terms and legal documentation
• Drive deal timetable and deliver completed transactions in required timescales
• Work with investment team colleagues to support regular board and investee company meetings to monitor portfolio businesses and related reporting
• Input monthly management account and budget information into internal reporting systems

What you need to succeed

• Minimum of three years of relevant work experience
• A confident self‑starter, with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work well in a team, develop relationships with internal and external parties
• Highly numerate and literate, with strong administration and organisational skills
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate business development and negotiation skills
• Various relevant backgrounds and routes to this role, including corporate finance (desirable), accountancy and banking
• Have a full, clean Driving License (desirable)

The benefits of choosing Maven

• Join a team with a can‑do, straightforward approach.
• An opportunity to work with a diverse range of entrepreneurs and build your network whilst being supported by a strong brand name.
• A dynamic learning environment where no two days are the same.
• An opportunity to develop new skills.

Your benefits package includes the following:

• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Life Assurance (7 x Salary)
• Income Protection
• Health Cash Plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday
• Private Medical Health
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Company paid training
• Cycle to work scheme
• You will be able to pick additional benefits to suit you!

Maven Capital Partners is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive experience for all its employees.

Does this sound like the perfect job for you?

To apply please email: [e-mail]