Investment Analyst – Life Sciences

Investment Analyst

Application Deadline: 15 June 2026

Department: Direct Equity

Location: Sheffield / London / Hybrid Working (expect to attend 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

Responsibilities

• Appraise and conduct due diligence on new direct equity investment opportunities, with emphasis on Life Sciences.
• Perform scientific, commercial, financial and investment analysis, including modelling and detailed review of company performance and forecasts.
• Coordinate external advisers and collaborate 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 activities across the Direct Equity portfolio.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of venture capital investing in Life Sciences and a commercial understanding of high‑growth businesses.
• Excellent analytical capability, including financial analysis and modelling.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management skills and confidence to build relationships internally and externally.
• Degree essential; experience supporting investment transactions or working in venture‑backed, start‑up or growth environments advantageous.
• Collaborative, proactive approach and able to work effectively in a small, agile team.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days.
• 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 lifestyle, including discounts on retail and dining, health and wellbeing, travel and technology.

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