You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering some of our most significant, high-impact investments – essential to achieving Scotland’s long-term economic ambitions.
Reporting to the Team Leader of Strategic Investments, you’ll be part of a small, expert team responsible for delivering targeted equity, debt, and project finance investments from origination through to exit.
You’ll bring strong commercial acumen, creativity in deal structuring, and a drive to deliver large-scale impact.
In this role, you’ll appraise, structure, and manage complex, high-value deals, delivering tailored investments that balance strong commercial returns with meaningful economic benefits for Scotland.
You’ll work on novel, strategically aligned opportunities across our mission priorities and key sectors – collaborating with colleagues at Scottish Enterprise, company leadership teams, co-investors, and other stakeholders throughout the full investment lifecycle.
Success will depend on your ability to think strategically, build strong relationships, and bring fresh, creative thinking to investment challenges.
Closing date: 20/08/2025
Salary from £57,060 to £61,848
The job is Hybrid based on:
Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, and Glasgow
This position is part-time
Closing date: 20/08/2025
About this job:
You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering some of our most significant, high-impact investments – essential to achieving Scotland’s long-term economic ambitions.
Reporting to the Team Leader of Strategic Investments, you’ll be part of a small, expert team responsible for delivering targeted equity, debt, and project finance investments from origination through to exit.
You’ll bring strong commercial acumen, creativity in deal structuring, and a drive to deliver large-scale impact.
In this role, you’ll appraise, structure, and manage complex, high-value deals, delivering tailored investments that balance strong commercial returns with meaningful economic benefits for Scotland.
You’ll work on novel, strategically aligned opportunities across our mission priorities and key sectors – collaborating with colleagues at Scottish Enterprise, company leadership teams, co-investors, and other stakeholders throughout the full investment lifecycle.
Success will depend on your ability to think strategically, build strong relationships, and bring fresh, creative thinking to investment challenges.
Responsibilities:
Leading complex investment transactions: you’ll originate, structure, and execute strategic investments across equity, debt, and project finance – driving due diligence, negotiating commercial terms, aligning with co-investors and stakeholders, and liaising with target and other funders.
Managing and growing the portfolio: you’ll take a hands-on approach to managing a portfolio of new and existing strategic investments, including follow-on funding, restructures, and exits. You’ll also work closely with co-investors and management teams to add value, strengthen governance, and improve performance. You’ll help shape boards, support non-executive appointments, and represent our organisation as a board observer where needed.
Shaping future investment opportunities: you’ll spot and develop high-impact investment opportunities – building strong relationships with investee companies, sector partners, and stakeholders. You’ll use your networks, collaborate internally, and contribute to the design of mission-led investment strategies that deliver real economic impact.
Competencies:
Proven experience in private equity, corporate finance, banking, or similar investment environments
Strong financial and commercial acumen, with a track record of negotiating and managing complex investment deals
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
Being a strategic thinker with the ability to interpret complex data and develop compelling and innovative investment propositions
Being resilient, solutions-focused, and comfortable navigating ambiguity and sensitive situations
A track record of managing multiple complex tasks and projects
Education to SCQF Level 10 or equivalent relevant professional experience
Qualifications:
No specific qualifications are required
How to Apply:
Please download the documentation and apply with the online form
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