Portfolio Manager - Octopus Ventures
Portfolio Manager - Octopus Ventures
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Job Description
Were seeking an experienced and proactive Portfolio Manager to join our Team. This role is pivotal in overseeing optimising and driving the performance of portfolio companies with a focus on companies requiring strategic growth interventions preparation for exit operational or financial restructuring or other adjustments to strategy. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in enhancing portfolio value within the VC or relevant unquoted investment space.
Key Responsibilities:
- Portfolio Management: manage a diverse portfolio of venture investments with an emphasis on driving value creation and enhancing and protecting the position of the funds investments.
- Value Maximization and Liquidity: Identify recommend and implement exit strategies for portfolio assets to maximise returns coordinating with the funds investment operations and finance teams.
- Strategic Improvements: Work directly with portfolio companies management teams to identify performance gaps and implement strategic changes to enhance growth and profitability.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain active relationships with portfolio company boards executives and stakeholders offering guidance resources and support for effective strategies. Octopus Ventures is normally a significant minority investor in portfolio companies.
- Investment Recommendations: Conduct indepth analysis to support followon investment decisions including preparing Investment Committee papers and being involved in related investments decisions.
- Market Analysis & Research: Keep abreast of industry trends economic conditions and competitive landscapes to inform and adjust portfolio strategies as needed.
- Reporting & Documentation: Prepare and input into regular reports on portfolio performance highlighting key operational metrics potential risks and strategic recommendations for senior management and investors.
Qualifications :
- Significant experience in unquoted investment portfolio management turnaround management or driving operational performance (of investee companies) within venture capital private equity or a similar asset class.
- Strong analytical and financial skills with a deep understanding of valuation financial analysis and operational performance metrics.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and lead portfolio company management teams and Boards especially from a perspective of being a minority investor.
- Proactive and solutionsoriented with a history of successfully navigating challenges and improving the performance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex information to various stakeholders clearly and concisely.
- Ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment and adapt to the needs of portfolio companies across different stages of growth and industry sectors.
Additional Information :
Why Join Us
- Impactful Work: Drive meaningful change and operational success in innovative companies within a supportive growthfocused team.
- Career Development: Opportunity for growth and progression within a leading Venture Capital manager with exposure to a wide range of investment sectors and types.
- This role is ideal for a candidate with a passion for enhancing company value and a knack for steering operational performance in exciting or challenging situations.
- For the right individual this role can be either a full time or part time 4 days per week) opportunity.
What we offer
A competitive salary bonus pension and share incentive plan
Untracked holiday
Hybrid working three days in the office two days from home
Anchor (our wellness hub) which includes Headspace one to one coaching through Wellness Cloud Digital GP employee assistance program & more
Up to 6 months paid parental leave regardless of gender
Life insurance critical illness cover and income protection
Private medical insurance for you and your family
Electric vehicle leasing
The option to work overseas up to a month per year
Our Values
At our core we believe that how a company behaves is just as important as what it does. Thats why we chose to become an accredited B Corp (the equivalent of a Fairtrade coffee stamp but for companies) and to change our Articles of Association so that the interests all our stakeholders employees customers communities environment and shareholders are considered in every decision we make.
We are committed to building a workplace where diversity is valued and inclusion is a priority. By providing equal opportunities for growth and development we embrace and celebrate all races genders religions sexual orientations ages disabilities and socioeconomic backgrounds. We believe teams achieve their best when every member feels safe respected and empowered to be their authentic selves.
Were proud to be disability confident and are committed to supporting candidates with a disability including neurodiversity and mental health conditions throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are welcome to optin to the disability confident scheme as part of our application process. If you require any adjustments to the interview process well be happy to accommodate where possible.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
