Senior Associate - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - LHH Recruitment Solutions

LHH Recruitment Solutions
LHH Recruitment Solutions
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Senior Associate - Portfolio Management

Based:
Edinburgh or Glasgow

About the Bank


Our role as the Scottish National Investment Bank, is to invest in business, projects and communities to deliver environmental, social and financial returns for the people of Scotland.


Our missions are at the heart of everything we do, and we will play a passionate and progressive role in delivering long-term impact investment to the Scottish economy that delivers on our missions.


Our missions are:

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Net Zero Mission:
achieving a just transition to net zero by 2045.
Investing in rebalancing our economy towards leadership in sustainable technology, services and industries.
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Place Mission:
extending equality of opportunity through improving places by 2040.
Investing in places and regeneration to reduce inequality and improve opportunities and outcomes for people and communities.
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Innovation Mission:
harnessing innovation to enable our people to flourish by 2040.
Investing in innovation and technology and industries of the future for a healthier, more resilient and productive population.

Our vision is to bring in further investment which builds a fairer, sustainable and innovative Scotland.

We have committed mission-impact investment to a wide range of Scottish businesses and projects to the tune of £415m since our launch in 2020, with a further £680m committed by other investors, bringing over £1bn to the Scottish economy since we started.


About you and the role
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Associate to join our Portfolio Management team. In this role, you will support the Investment Director in managing our diverse and growing investment portfolio.

Your expertise will be pivotal in leading advanced due diligence processes, developing sophisticated financial models, and preparing detailed investment papers.

This role is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate leadership and expertise in investment management.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Lead due diligence for complex, highvalue followon investment opportunities.
  • Analyse financial statements and market data to assess investment viability and risks.
  • Develop and enhance detailed financial models for forecasting and valuation.
  • Draft and present comprehensive investment papers to senior management.
  • Recommend strategies for investment structures in alignment with the Bank's goals.
  • Mentor and guide junior staff, fostering their development in investment management.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams like Risk, Legal, and Impact Assessment.
  • Stay updated on financial market trends, focusing on sectors relevant to the Bank's investments.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key players in the Scottish financial ecosystem.

Skills and Experience:


  • Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related fields; CFA or similar qualifications preferred.
  • Significant experience in investment analysis, financial modeling, and due diligence.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects or transaction components.
  • Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problemsolving abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills for effective reporting and stakeholder engagement.
  • Deep knowledge of financial markets, particularly in sustainable investments.
  • Commitment to ethical investment practices and understanding of ESG factors.
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks.
  • Willingness to mentor juniors and contribute to the team's success.


You will be competitively remunerated whilst adding value to our organisation in all that you do, including 30 days annual leave plus public holidays and pension.

The Bank's team continue to work flexibly from our hub offices in Edinburgh or Glasgow with home working.


We are committed to equality for all and being a fully inclusive employer, and are proud of the fact that our Board and Executive is gender diverse.

We are actively seeking to build on this to grow a diverse team made up of complementary skills and experiences.

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