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Maven Capital Partners are currently recruiting for an Investment Associate to join our Maven team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role will be located in the Newcastle office.
Who we are?
Maven Capital Partners (a subsidiary of Mattioli Woods plc) is a leading Venture Capital Trust (VCT), Private Equity and Property Fund Manager.
We work with growing businesses of all sizes across a range of sectors, providing the essential capital and expertise to unlock potential and help accelerate growth. We have a long term track record of supporting a range of transaction types, including management buyouts, growth capital, buy and build projects, equity value release and pre-IPO financing. For more information about Us visit our website www.mavencp.com
The main purpose of the role is to provide support to the team to facilitate the progression of new investment opportunities and the monitoring of existing investments.
The ideal candidate will be a graduate with a degree in business, finance, mathematics, or other related discipline. Experience of working in a financial or professional services environment will be beneficial.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Undertaking analysis of new business opportunities, including due diligence and contributing to the production of investment papers to be presented to Maven’s Investment Committee.
- Providing assistance to investment managers and directors throughout the deal process after the presentation of the initial investment paper to deal completion, including on occasions working with the office support team to ensure that compliance aspects of the deal are captured and managed.
- Assisting in portfolio management of investee business to understand the dynamics of business growth, including analysis of management accounts and board packs and accompanying the Investment Managers/Directors to Board meetings (where relevant).
What you need to succeed
- Team player - ability to collaborate well with colleagues at all levels
- Organisational skills - ability to multi-task, work to and meet deadlines
- Business knowledge – understands the commercial parameters that businesses operate within and adopt a professional approach to dealing with potential investee companies
- Relationship management skills - an ability to manage effectively communications with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Analytical skills – numerate with an ability to research new industry sectors, assimilate information quickly and infer appropriate conclusions and recommendations.
Benefits you get in return
In addition to excellent career progression – with fantastic opportunities for promotion - training, support and a great office environment, you will also have the exciting opportunity to take part in charity fundraising events and other social activities.
Your benefits package includes the following:
- Share Incentive Plan
- Group Pension (10% paid by Maven)
- Life Assurance (7 x your salary)
- Income Protection Insurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Health Cash Plan
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Ability to buy additional holidays
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retail discounts
- 34.5 hours per week
- Company paid training
- You will be able to pick additional benefits to suit you
