Portfolio and Investment Analyst

Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.

City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% at postgraduate level), from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.

In the last decade City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research. During this period City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realising its vision of being a leading global university.

The culture at City is built on our shared core values, which means that all employees are expected to behave according to our values: “We care, We learn, We act.”

Background

Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) has an established reputation for excellence in both business research and education. The school and its programmes are consistently ranked among the best in the world.

Within the Business School, The Peter Cullum Centre for Entrepreneurship encourages entrepreneurship through teaching, research and advisory support. One of its key activities is the management of the Bayes Entrepreneurship Fund, a £15m fund which makes early stage investments into growth companies.

Responsibilities

The postholder will report to the Investment Director. Working closely with the Investment Director and Investment Manager, you will assist with new deal appraisal, due diligence and portfolio monitoring. You will coordinate operational and administrative processes and liaise with personnel in current and prospective investee companies. You will organise monthly Investment Committee meetings and maintain social media accounts.

Person Specification

You will be educated to degree level, have a strong numerical background, and experience of investment or commercial analyses. Knowledge of the UK venture capital sector would be desirable. You should be a strong communicator and a good organiser, with the ability to conduct data analysis, write and present reports.

Please see job description for full details.

Additional Information

City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

Closing date: 11th August 2024 at 11:59pm.

City, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

City operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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