Join to apply for the Senior Investment Manager role at Ethex
The role is remote/hybrid/flexible working and our HQ is in Oxford.
Generous holiday, flexible working, pension and know that you are making a difference.
Closing: 12:21pm, 10th March 2025 GMT
About Ethex
We enable people to invest directly in impactful businesses they believe in – whether it’s embracing climate action, creating a fairer society or building resilient communities. Since 2013, Ethex has raised over £120 million of investment to fund hundreds of impactful projects and organisations, engaging over 25,000 positive investors.
We are a leading innovator in the field, and this role offers the right candidate an excellent opportunity to be part of an organisation at the cutting edge of making positive investing mainstream.
Ethex Senior Investment Manager
About the Role:
The Senior Investment Manager plays a critical role in driving Ethex's growth and impact. You will lead key aspects of our investment objectives, including business development, deal execution, and client relationships. This is a dynamic role that requires a blend of financial expertise, strong business acumen, and a deep commitment to social and environmental impact.
Key Responsibilities:
* Business Development:
o Develop and implement Ethex's strategy to increase impact by identifying and cultivating relationships with potential investee companies.
o Negotiate and agree commercial terms, ensuring strong client relationships.
o Build and maintain a robust pipeline of high-quality investment opportunities.
* Investment Process:
o Contribute to the investment due diligence process, ensuring thorough risk assessment and impact evaluation.
o Manage the onboarding of clients to ensure an efficient experience.
o Collaborate with other teams to optimise the client onboarding process, ensuring a seamless and positive experience.
o Contribute to the development and improvement of investment processes and systems.
* Strategic Partnerships:
o Cultivate and manage relationships with key partners, including match funders, corporate investors, and (other) intermediaries.
o Develop and implement co-financing strategies to enhance investment impact.
* Reporting & Analysis:
o Prepare and present regular reports on investment performance, pipeline activity, and key metrics.
o Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
* External Representation:
o Represent Ethex at industry events, conferences, and webinars.
o Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders.
Key Skills, Experience and Characteristics
This role requires an individual with a high level of financial and analytical ability, strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work as part of a small team.
Skills and experience
* Proven experience of building and sustaining good client relationships at a senior level.
* Excellent financial knowledge and the ability to critically assess complex financial models.
* Passionate about creating a positive social and environmental impact and contributing to a sustainable future.
* Significant relevant experience - examples would include but are not limited to: social investment, investment banking, charity finance, investment/business development in key sectors for Ethex such as renewable energy.
* Strong analytical and commercial acumen with the ability to apply these skills ethically and responsibly.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Characteristics
* Self-motivated and results-oriented with a commitment to continuous improvement and a dedication to achieving shared objectives.
* Thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced team environment working with a small team.
* A proactive mindset with a focus on finding creative and effective solutions.
* Exceptional organisational and time-management skills, enabling you to effectively prioritise and manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Our Values
* We want to create a positive impact and make a difference in the world.
* We love helping communities, social entrepreneurs, and businesses in innovative ways.
* We aim to provide excellent customer service and treat all our investors fairly.
* We are a dynamic, professional, and knowledgeable team with a friendly, can-do attitude.
* We are a small team that likes delivering big impact.
What it means to be part of the Ethex team
* You can work with mission-driven, motivated people and help grow an award-winning fintech social enterprise.
* Visit some of the social businesses we are supporting to see positive impact on the ground.
* Put forward awesome projects that we should be raising investment for.
* Enjoy flexible working hours if it works for you and us.
* A good amount of holiday plus some extra days around Christmas when we close to have a rest.
* Plenty of bike racks to stash your bike.
We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values for making a positive impact in the world and making money do good, you will find a home at Ethex.
Employment Type
Full-time
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Job function
Finance and Sales
#J-18808-Ljbffr