Investment Analyst - Venture Capital

Job Title: Investment Analyst – Venture Capital

Experience: 8 to 10 years

Location: London, United Kingdom

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially astute Investment Analyst to join our client's Venture Capital team in London. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in evaluating early-stage investment opportunities, supporting portfolio management activities, and driving research across high-growth technology and innovation-led sectors. This position offers significant exposure to founders, investors, fund partners, and strategic stakeholders, providing an excellent platform for professional development within the VC ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Investment & Deal Sourcing

• Identify and evaluate investment opportunities through market mapping, networking, inbound deal flow and ecosystem engagement.
• Conduct financial modelling, valuation analysis and sensitivity assessments to support investment decision-making.
• Prepare investment memos, pitch decks, and due diligence materials for internal review and IC presentations.

Due Diligence & Market Research

• Undertake detailed market research, competitor analysis, and trend forecasting across priority verticals.
• Perform commercial, financial, operational and strategic due diligence on potential investments.
• Engage with founders, industry experts, and sector specialists to validate assumptions and growth drivers.

Portfolio Support & Monitoring

• Monitor financial and operational performance of portfolio companies, identifying risks, opportunities, and value-creation levers.
• Support portfolio founders with strategic planning, fundraising, KPI analysis, and market expansion insights.
• Assist in exit planning, fundraising rounds, and scenario modelling.

Internal Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with senior partners, associates and cross-functional teams to develop investment theses.
• Prepare internal reports, dashboards, and portfolio performance summaries for senior stakeholders.
• Represent the firm at industry events, demo days, conferences, and accelerator programmes.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8 to 10 years of relevant experience within venture capital firm.
• Strong financial modelling capabilities, including valuation, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Excellent analytical, research and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to evaluation.
• Strong understanding of early-stage business models, technology innovation, and venture market dynamics.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information into clear investment recommendations.
• Proficiency in Excel, financial modelling tools, market databases and presentation software (PowerPoint, Pitch, etc.).
• Ability to engage confidently with founders, stakeholders, and external advisors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related analytical field.
• Experience working with high-growth startups, accelerators, or emerging technology sectors.
• Familiarity with UK/EU regulatory ecosystems, venture funding structures, and term sheet negotiation.