Dolphin Capital is an entrepreneurial family office with committed capital and a flexible mandate to invest in growing businesses across multiple sectors, with its heritage in hospitality and leisure. We are seeking our first investment employee to work closely with the founders in identifying, evaluating, and managing investment opportunities. This role offers the opportunity to shape the growth of a dynamic investment firm early in its journey.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Investment Evaluation:
Conduct thorough due diligence on potential investments, including market research, financial analysis & modelling, and risk assessment. Help refine our monitoring process, writing reports on the performance of portfolio companies with detailed analysis and strategic recommendations.
2. Deal Execution:
Support the negotiation and execution of investment transactions, including preparing investment memos, managing due diligence work-streams and arranging bank debt.
3. Origination:
Collaborate on sourcing new investment opportunities, leveraging your network and developing origination ideas.
Qualifications:
1. Experience:
Investing experience in private equity, asset management, banking, or transaction services. Alternatively, operational experience in a privately-owned investment.
2. Technical Skills:
Ability to understand and analyse financial accounts. Advanced proficiency in Excel (financial modelling). Strong skills in Word and PowerPoint.
3. Reporting:
Ability to objectively report on investment performance. Strong understanding of technology trends as a driver across all sectors, including AI, social media, data analytics, and digital marketing.
4. Autonomy:
Ambitious, self-motivated individual capable of managing discrete work-streams with the potential to grow into a more autonomous role.
Why Join Us?
1. Flat Structure:
Work in a non-hierarchical environment with direct exposure to the firm’s ultimate investors. Be part of a new firm where your input will shape our future.
2. Growth Potential:
This role offers significant opportunities for personal and professional growth as the first investment hire.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to: info@dolphincapital.co.uk
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
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