Investment Manager - Direct Equity

Investment Manager - Direct Equity

Final date to receive applications: 16 June 2026

Department: Direct Equity

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Compensation: £90,000 - £95,000 / year

Investment Manager – Direct Equity.

Location:

London / Sheffield Hybrid Working (Expectation that you will attend an office 2 days per week).

Contract:

Permanent.

Hours:

Full time 37.5 hours per week/flexible days and/or hours (Mon‑Fri). Salary:
From £90,000 (Sheffield) / £95,000 (London) depending on experience.

British Business Bank is the largest domestic investor into UK venture capital deploying £2bn p.a. both indirectly (through its limited partner investments into VC funds) and directly through its investments into UK VC backed companies. Recent direct investments include Wayve, Kraken, Quantexa, Ineffable Intelligence, 9fin, Dexory and Stream.

In this role, you will join the British Business Bank’s Direct Equity team, investing directly into high‑growth, VC‑backed UK technology businesses. You will work across sectors including Core AI, Deeptech, Fintech, and Vertical AI, supporting ambitious companies through long‑term, commercially focused investment.

You will be responsible for analysing investment opportunities, undertaking due diligence, building financial models, supporting transaction execution and monitoring portfolio performance. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, external investors, and management teams throughout the investment lifecycle, including preparing and presenting investment papers to the Investment Committee.

You will be able to demonstrate experience executing venture capital or growth equity investments, alongside commercial judgement, analytical capability, and relationship‑building skills. You will thrive working within collaborative, fast‑paced teams and be confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders.

Experience with in Deeptech, AI, B2B SaaS, or Fintech, as well as exposure to startups, venture capital private equity or investment banking environments, would be advantageous.

• 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...and plenty more