Investment Analyst

As Investment Analyst, you will support the fund management activities of Big Issue Invest, with exposure to the full investment lifecycle: sourcing and developing new investment opportunities; managing the current portfolio of investments; and admin and project work to support the team’s development. The new team member will have the opportunity to work with experienced social investors across a range of sectors, asset classes and company stages. Development will be by way of on-the-job training and formal training and coaching. 

This opportunity would suit candidates with a charity and/or finance background looking to move into social investment. 

The Role

In addition to supporting the core activities of BII Fund Management, key responsibilities of the role include:

Business Development

• Conducting research on target investees;
• Developing marketing collateral.

Fundraising

• Developing FCA complaint marketing material to support raising of additional funds
• Working with potential new investors to onboard and answer questions about new funds

Investment Process

• Assistance with due diligence and credit analysis; 
• Writing investment committee proposals for new investments, including social impact analysis;

Portfolio Management

• Collating and tracking reporting information from investees;
• Assisting with production of portfolio analysis and reports;

Skills & Experience

Some of the skills and experience we look for include:

• Understanding of the issues that Big Issue Invest exists to address and the social investment market, including different investment approaches;
• Analytical and numerate, with intermediate/advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint;
• Understanding of debt investments and SME/corporate credit analysis;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including reports and presentations;
• Ability to engage constructively with a range of internal and external stakeholders, adapting style and approach to fit the audience;

For full details of skills and experience, please download the job description from the link below.

Salary and Benefits include:

• Salary of £25,000-£30,000 per annum dependent on experience
• Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year plus bank holidays on top, increasing by 1 day for each year of employment up to 30 days
• Company sick pay starting at 5 days of full pay, increasing by 5 days with each year of employment (up to 6 weeks)
• Paid time off to care for a sick child or grandchild and a sick or elderly relation
• Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension 
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Comprehensive flexible working policy open to all staff from day 1 of employment
• Free-of-charge BUPA healthcare cash plan scheme covering everything from dental and physiotherapy costs through to private consultations and scans
• Access to our Employee Assistance programme which includes counselling and a range of therapies 
• Life cover - a lump sum for your family or loved ones if the unexpected happens
• Comprehensive programme of professional skills training

Workplace details: 

 This role is based at our head office in London, with the option for hybrid working. 

If you have any queries, please email [email removed - click apply for more details] stating the job title.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and may close the advert early. Closing date - 22nd July 2022

The Big Issue Group committed to equal opportunities and committed to promoting and enhancing diversity, equality and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applicants from all members of the community and particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA, and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

Our Group Mission 

Building a world that works for everyone. Challenging, innovating, and creating self-help and sustainable business solutions, that dismantle poverty now and for future generations