Investment Manager NPIF Debt II Fund South Yorkshire You will be responsible for: Developing a broad network of introducers to originate own deal flow. Undertaking business development and self-generating proposals, actively promoting the Fund and its activities to its target audiences. Keeping abreast of market developments, trends and business opportunities. Identification and assessment of suitable new SME loan investment opportunities to achieve annual investment targets (at a team and individual level). Loans in range £0.1m - £2m. Carrying out due diligence analysis on potential investee companies, involving all relevant stakeholders. Making recommendations for structuring a transaction, taking into account the specifics of the deal. Preparing written reports and verbal presentations to the Investment Committee in respect of investment recommendations. Negotiating deals and executing transactions, including the technical structuring of competitive investment packages to meet the requirements of the Fund. Completion of all relevant financial, people and legal elements of any transaction, including management of any due diligence process and liaising with external advisors. Post investment after-care, comprising management and monitoring of the financial and operational performance of the investee company and supporting and giving guidance on its operational and strategic issues. Working with our Portfolio team as appropriate, and the wider Mercia business for more complex solutions. Ensuring service level standards and turnaround times are met. Ensuring all regulatory and customer requirements are complied with. Supporting the Fund Principal in all aspects of successfully delivering and promoting the fund. Mentoring the team and developing less experienced colleagues. Supporting the wider development of the team and Mercia Asset Management Skills & Experience Previous investment management experience is essential, combined with a strong technical background. Experience of working with potential and investee companies at Executive level is essential. Sound commercial acumen and analytical skills. Will ideally have an established introducer network within South Yorkshire Demonstrate business acumen, credit risk and analytical skills. Strong work and team ethics. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ambitious and self-motivated. You must be able to drive and be prepared to travel to our other Mercia offices and client sites. Have the right to work in the UK.