This is a unique opportunity to play a key role at a very interesting time for our business. The successful candidate will assess new Venture Capital fund investments, manage end-to-end deal processes, perform analyses on the existing portfolio and contribute to key Group-wide strategic initiatives related to venture capital.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role at a very interesting time for our business. The successful candidate will assess new Venture Capital fund investments, manage end-to-end deal processes, perform analyses on the existing portfolio and contribute to key Group-wide strategic initiatives related to venture capital. Sepcific responsibilities will include:

1. Support origination and execution of investments into new VC funds:

• Peer group, market and economic analysis;
• Cash flow and valuation modelling;
• Supporting investment paper preparation;
• Coordination of due diligence, including management of advisors
• Engagement with internal teams including Legal, Tax, Finance and Risk
• Relationship building within broader Venture Capital ecosystem

2. Support with the management of existing portfolio funds:

• Attending meeting
• Assisting with investment reporting
• Analysis of investment performance

3. Support with key strategic projects and initiatives:

• Assist with strategy to enable DC pension funds to access Venture Capital
• Conduct sector research and attend industry events
• Undertake research into competitors and potential partners
• Production and presentation of research findings

4. Lead improvement in portfolio data analysis capabilities

• Implement new technologies to enable team to derive better insights from Venture Capital data
• Support process improvement across the Venture Capital business

Qualifications

• Honours Degree – 2:1  or qualified by experience
• Support for further qualifications and training will be offered

Knowledge and Skills

• You will have a keen interest in Venture Capital – you will be expected to immerse yourself in the European VC ecosystem from day one
• You will be intellectually curious, capable of thinking critically and developing conclusions from independent research
• You will be a confident communicator (both written and oral) with strong interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude
• You will be highly analytical and comfortable with investment concepts. Whilst a passion for data analytics is not essential, it would be beneficial for the role
• You will be well-organised and able to prioritise effectively
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and Power point is essential. Experience with additional data tools would be a plus

Experience

• Experience at an investment bank, management consultancy, tech start-up, VC fund or investment manager (desirable)

Whatever your role, we reward ability, performance and attitude with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Our employees have a wide range of benefits including a generous pension scheme, life assurance, 25 days’ holiday, private medical insurance, discretionary performance related bonuses, paid overtime, a variety of share schemes, discounts at both a huge range of high street stores and our own great products, your hard work will be rewarded when you join us.

Please contact Stacie Burnett, Resourcing Lead - Stacie.Burnett@landg.com for further information.