Investment Associate – Venture Debt

Role Overview

The FSE Group, a UK impact-led investor providing debt and equity funding to SMEs, is hiring an Investment Associate in London to support deployment of the new £40m Future London Fund, which provides £1m-£3m venture debt loans to high-growth London SMEs.

Key Responsibilities

- Identify businesses aligned to lending criteria with growth/scale-up potential

- Analyse financial accounts, management information, and financial models

- Support credit paper preparation and attend credit committee discussions

- Manage post-approval processes including legal documentation

- Monitor portfolio performance and prepare credit proposals for amendments

Qualifications

- Relevant degree in accounting/finance/business

- Strong financial analysis capability

- Interest in high-growth SME lending and venture debt

Location & Compensation

Hybrid — 3 days/week in Holborn, London. Salary range £35,000 - £42,000, with the higher end considered for candidates with a proven placement year in the relevant industry. UK right to work required; no visa sponsorship.