Investment Manager
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Job Summary
Closing date: Thursday 09 April 2026
Contract type: Permanent
The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science leading policy and advocacy campaigns and building partnerships.
We plan to spend 16bn over the next ten years funding new discoveries in life health and wellbeing and taking on three global health challenges: mental health infectious disease and climate and health.
These challenges need the bold science we support but they wont be solved by science alone.
We are looking for an Investment Manager to join our Investment team.
You will be working within the Investment team reporting to one of the Principals in the team.
Wellcomes Investment portfolio of approximately 40 billion is diversified across asset classes and geographies with an objective of generating returns to fund the charitable mission and at least preserve the endowment in real terms long-term. The role is focused primarily on wholly owned asset-backed businesses and private equity co-investments.
Wellcome is working with Forrester Partners (Privacy Policy - Forrester Partners) for this search.
If youre interested in applying please contact Sophie Tyser via
Where in Wellcome will I be working
You will be working with the Portfolio Management reporting to one of the Principals in the team. Wellcomes Investment portfolio is diversified across asset classes and geographies with an objective of generating returns to fund the charitable mission and at least preserve the endowments value in real terms long-term.
What will I be doing
In this role youll contribute to the Investments Teams objectives by overseeing existing holdings assessing and recommending new opportunities and applying rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis to support portfolio decisions. Youll play a key part in managing whollyowned assetbacked businesses and private equity coinvestments bringing market insight and sound judgement to help shape Wellcomes investment strategy.
As an Investment Manager in the Investment Division you will:
Identify research and evaluate investment opportunities across real assets and at the broader portfolio level carrying out both quantitative and qualitative due diligence to inform decisions.
Manage and monitor existing investments reviewing strategy performance and outlook assessing ESG considerations and ensuring effective governance and value creation.
Provide clear evidence based recommendations to the team drawing on sound investment judgement and high-quality analysis to support portfolio outcomes.
Oversee accurate documentation and duediligence materials and negotiate commercial terms that align with Wellcomes objectives.
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships representing Wellcome professionally in the investment market and engaging with management teams external managers advisers and consultants.
Contribute to an inclusive wellgoverned and costeffective operation managing risks and budgets responsibly collaborating across teams and working in line with Wellcome policies and principles.
Is this job for me
If you have a strong grounding in investment management ideally supported by a relevant qualification and bring significant experience in real estate real assets corporate finance or banking this role could be a great fit. Its wellsuited to someone who enjoys stewarding existing investments to maximise long-term returns analysing opportunities navigating both qualitative and quantitative risks and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders. Youll thrive here if youre curious detailoriented and driven to learn while also bringing humility positive energy and a genuine commitment to supporting your team.
You can view the full job description on our website
You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees on our website
To apply for this role:
Wellcome is working with Forrester Partners (Privacy Policy - Forrester Partners) for this search. If youre interested in applying please contact Sophie Tyser on
Please ensure that your application is submitted directly through Forrester Partners as we are unable to forward applications ourselves.
Our Hybrid Way of Working
We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment in which people can perform at their best.
At Wellcome we have a hybrid way of working which is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office.
Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do
Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome. We are committed to cultivating a fair andinclusiveenvironment where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includesmaking adjustmentsfor people who have a disability or long-term visit our websitefor more information on adjustments and accessibility or contact us at.
Upon a conditional offer being made the successful applicant for this position will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (or equivalent) criminal record check to disclose any unspent criminal convictions or conditional cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The criminal record check with not show anything that is spent.
For further guidance on disclosure of criminal records please see this UK Government Guidance. You can view our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders here. You can view our Privacy Statement here.
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About Company
Wellcome supports discovery research into life, health and wellbeing, and we’re taking on three worldwide health challenges: mental health, climate and health and infectious diseases.
