Direct Investment Director

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom British Business Bank Full time

About the Job:

We are seeking a highly experienced Direct Investment Director to join our team. As Managing Director, Direct Investments, you will lead our direct investment capabilities, overseeing product strategy and directing the design and development of new offerings.

In this pivotal role, you will work closely with our Chief Investment Officer and other senior directors to ensure coordinated leadership and effective management of our overall investment business.

You will engage with venture capital funds and company management teams, collaborating with senior members of the team to generate potential investment opportunities.

With ownership of relevant risk management activities, including first line of defence operational risk, company monitoring, and rating, you will identify and implement new product opportunities, ensuring that our direct investment portfolio remains strategically aligned and responsive to market needs.

You will be responsible for delivering new and follow-on investments, managing the portfolio (in close collaboration with the Portfolio Management function, where appropriate), and developing new strategic initiatives alongside other senior leaders in the business.

In line with our governance framework, you will participate as a member of relevant BBB Investment Committees.

We are looking for an individual with an active network and positive market reputation for sourcing, leading, and managing direct investments in early and growth stage companies. You should have extensive direct investing/co-investment experience, as well as a proven ability to work alongside tier one VCs in a collaborative manner.

An up-to-date knowledge of deeptech and/or life sciences sector and track record of leading growth stage investments in (minimum one, ideally both of) these sectors is also essential, as is portfolio management experience at board level as influencer and motivator.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Lead our direct investment capabilities, overseeing product strategy and directing the design and development of new offerings
  2. Work closely with our Chief Investment Officer and other senior directors to ensure coordinated leadership and effective management of our overall investment business
  3. Engage with venture capital funds and company management teams to generate potential investment opportunities
  4. Manage the portfolio (in close collaboration with the Portfolio Management function, where appropriate)
  5. Develop new strategic initiatives alongside other senior leaders in the business
  6. Participate as a member of relevant BBB Investment Committees

Requirements:

  • Active network and positive market reputation for sourcing, leading, and managing direct investments in early and growth stage companies
  • Extensive direct investing/co-investment experience
  • Proven ability to work alongside tier one VCs in a collaborative manner
  • Up-to-date knowledge of deeptech and/or life sciences sector
  • Track record of leading growth stage investments in (minimum one, ideally both of) these sectors
  • Portfolio management experience at board level as influencer and motivator

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary of £120,000 - £150,000 per annum
  • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday
  • 15% employer pension contribution
  • Flexible working
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Group Income Protection and life assurance
  • Paid voluntary days, maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
  • Benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and dining to health and wellbeing, travel, and technology...


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