Investment Associate – Venture Debt (London)

About The FSE Group

The FSE Group is a leading impact\-led investor supporting ambitious UK SMEs through tailored debt and equity funding solutions. We work with high\-growth, scale\-up businesses to deliver both financial returns and positive economic impact.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Investment Associate to join our London team, supporting the deployment of the Future London Fund. This new £40m fund will provide £1m \- £3m venture debt to high growth, innovative London\-based SMEs that fall outside of traditional bank lending.

Reporting to the Head of London Fund, this role offers exposure across the full investment lifecycle within Venture Debt.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify businesses aligned to lending criteria, with a focus on growth and scale\-up opportunities


• Analyse financial accounts, management information and financial models


• Support preparation of credit papers and attend credit committee discussions


• Manage post\-approval processes, including legal documentation and Conditions Precedent


• Monitor portfolio performance, identifying early warning indicators


• Prepare credit proposals for amendments or additional lending


• Contribute to fund reporting and stakeholder reporting requirements


• Support development of marketing materials


• Maintain accurate records within internal systems (Civi CRM)

• Strong financial analysis capability and ability to interpret financial information


• Experience in SME lending or cashflow\-based lending (desirable, not essential)


• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Office


• Interest in leveraging AI and technology to improve efficiency

• Work with high\-growth UK businesses in a dynamic investment environment


• Exposure to the full deal lifecycle


• Collaborative, high\-performing team


• Opportunity to develop expertise in venture debt

The FSE Group is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your suitability for the role.

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Health \& wellbeing programme


• Life insurance


• Private medical insurance


• Sick pay

• Do you have the legal right to work in the UK


• Are you able to commute to EC4A 4AD 3 days per week

• Financial analysis: 3 years (required)

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