AI Job Summary

Degree in accounting/finance/business.
Ability to interpret financial accounts, management information, and financial models.
Must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Role Type

Permanent • Full-time • Entry Level

Pay Rate

£35,000 GBP – £42,000 GBP (Annum)

Description

THE FSE GROUP
Investment Associate – Venture Debt (London)
Location: Hybrid (3 days per week in Holborn London, office)
Contract: Full-time
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About The FSE Group
The FSE Group is a leading impact-led investor supporting ambitious UK SMEs through tailored debt and equity funding solutions. We work with high-growth, scale-up businesses to deliver both financial returns and positive economic impact.
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The Opportunity
We are seeking an Investment Associate to join our London team, supporting the deployment of the Future London Fund. This new £40m fund will provide £1m – £3m venture debt to high growth, innovative London-based SMEs that fall outside of traditional bank lending.
We are looking for a graduate with a relevant degree in accounting/finance/business shows a keen interest in working with Small & Medium sized enterprises on their growth journey
Reporting to the Head of London Fund, this role offers exposure across the full investment lifecycle within this new Venture Debt fund.
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Key Responsibilities
• Identify businesses aligned to lending criteria, with a focus on growth and scale-up opportunities
• Analyse financial accounts, management information and financial models
• Support preparation of credit papers and attend credit committee discussions
• Manage post-approval processes, including legal documentation and Conditions Precedent
• Monitor portfolio performance, identifying early warning indicators
• Prepare credit proposals for amendments or additional lending
• Contribute to fund reporting and stakeholder reporting requirements
• Support development of marketing materials
• Maintain accurate records within internal systems (Civi CRM)
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Skills & Experience
• Financial analysis capability and ability to interpret financial information
• Interest in high growth SME lending
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Good communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Interest in leveraging AI and technology to improve efficiency
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Why Join Us
• Work with high-growth UK businesses in a dynamic investment environment
• Exposure to the full deal lifecycle
• Collaborative, high-performing team
• Opportunity to develop expertise in venture debt
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Equality & Diversity
The FSE Group is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background.
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Salary range: £35,000 – £42,000. Higher end will be considered for candidates with a proven placement year in relevant industry.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Company Overview

The FSE Group has been providing high-growth businesses with accessible market-gap funding since 2002.

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