Investment Analyst – Life Sciences

Company: British Business Bank plc
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Location: London
Job Description:

Investment Analyst – Life Sciences

Application Deadline: 15 June 2026

Department: Direct Equity

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Reporting To: Carmine Circelli

Compensation: £61,800 – £72,100 / year

Description

Investment Analyst

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

Contract: Permanent

Band: I

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week/flexible days and/or hours (Mon-Fri)

Salary: Up to £61,800 (Sheffield) / £72,100 (London) depending on experience

In this role you will focus on investments and play a key role in supporting the appraisal and due diligence of new direct equity investment opportunities, with a particular emphasis on Life Sciences. You will undertake scientific, commercial, financial and investment analysis, including modelling and detailed review of company performance and forecasts. You will also coordinate external advisers and work closely with internal Legal, Risk and Finance teams throughout the investment process, support the execution of transactions, and contribute to portfolio monitoring, reporting and wider team activity across the Direct Equity portfolio.

You will have demonstrable knowledge of venture capital investing in Life Sciences and a commercial understanding of high-growth businesses. You will bring to the role an excellent analytical capability, including financial analysis and modelling, alongside exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills and the confidence to build relationships internally and externally. You will take a collaborative and proactive approach and be comfortable working effectively in a small, agile team. A degree is essential for this role and experience supporting investment transactions or working in venture-backed, start-up or growth environments would be advantageous.

In this role we offer stimulating work, a collaborative culture, flexible and hybrid working, and a strong benefits package including generous annual leave and pension provision.

Key Benefits

  • 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

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Posted: June 1st, 2026