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Reading £75,000–£80,000 + bonus + carry pathway
An established UK investment firm is seeking an Investment Manager to join its Reading team, supporting the deployment of long-term, minority growth capital into ambitious SMEs across the Thames Valley and wider South East.
Backed by a significant, evergreen capital base, the firm specialises in partnering with founder-led and entrepreneurial businesses, providing flexible funding to support growth, scale-up, acquisitions and strategic development. Operating from multiple regional hubs, they take a relationship-driven approach, working closely with management teams to accelerate performance and unlock value.
You’ll play a central role in originating, evaluating and executing new investments across a diverse range of sectors. This will suit someone who thrives in dealmaking, enjoys meeting business owners and is motivated by helping great companies scale.
Key responsibilities include:
Origination & Deal Execution: Building networks across advisers, SMEs and intermediaries; leading financial analysis, valuation and due diligence; supporting negotiations and deal structuring.
Portfolio Support: Working with portfolio company leadership teams post-investment, contributing to strategic plans, performance reviews and value-creation workstreams.
Market Insight: Monitoring local and sector trends, developing an informed view of opportunities, risks and competitive dynamics.
Internal Collaboration: Working closely with regional colleagues and the wider national team to share insight and support best practice.
Experience in corporate finance, transaction services, M&A, growth/PE investing, venture, or a similar deal-led environment.
Strong financial modelling, commercial analysis and investment appraisal capabilities.
Confident building relationships with founders, advisers and stakeholders across the regional business community.
ACA/ACCA/CFA highly advantageous but not essential.
Genuine interest in supporting high-growth, entrepreneurial SMEs across the Thames Valley.
Work with a high-performing team deeply embedded in the regional business ecosystem.
Exposure to varied, high-quality deal flow across multiple sectors.
Highly collaborative culture with long-term capital backing and a track record of supporting businesses sustainably.
Competitive salary, bonus structure and a clear progression route into leadership and future carry.