Investment Manager - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Now Careers

Now Careers

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Cardiff, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Interim - Investment Manager

Cardiff

Salary circa £75,000 DOE

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen in the South Wales area to work for a highly regarded Public Sector body.

As a respected Investment Manager, you will play an integral part in ensuring economic self-reliance for the South Wales region, whilst managingand over-seeing a multi-million £ investment fund.

Reporting into the Chief Operating Officer, this role requires a senior leader to drive and foster strategic projects for economic well-being.

You will think and act strategically and be able to convert concepts and high-level investment propositions intorealistic delivery.

Key Responsibilities to include:

Establish, oversee and continually develop the investment pipeline
Lead and coordinate the origination function, to proactively develop a pipeline and portfolio of opportunity to ensure 'dealflow'
Deal with various stakeholders across the organisation to maximise lines of communication and ensure that investments are being optimised
Demonstrate strong data analytical capability, in order to understand trends, undertake market research and R&D activity needed to inform of business risks
Target commercial opportunities and drive a culture based on commercialism
Understand and appreciate the political landscape
Play a vital role in cultivating 'economic strength' through strong links between research and industry
Establish key links and connections with Trade Bodies, international organisations and Government departments to build a global profile
Show flair, commercial acumen, dynamism and judgement to sustain the investment fund and ensure it becomes an 'evergreen' fund

Personality Specification:

Gravitas have the ability to foster strong relationships, continuously identifying opportunities to enhance profile, presence and reputation
Experience of working with business and external investment agencies to develop scale propositions
Proven experience of helping others to articulate and bring ideas to life, working in multiple and complex 'networked' structures
Have the ability to think strategically and translate into action within a political context
Oversee and manage a small team

You will be high energy, proactive and resourceful, having had exposure of working within a similar role. You will be required to work a 37-hour working week however, my client does offer flexible working.

The role will be hybrid working, based out of theirfantastic state of the art offices based just on the outskirts of Cardiff City Centre.

An immediate starter is required, therefore if you are free for work, and would like a confidential discussion, please contact the Now Careers office.