Investment Administrator – Murphy Investments, Wigan
Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and the USA, Murphy provides engineered solutions to the infrastructure sector, including transportation, water, power and natural resources. Robust support functions are essential for smooth project delivery, and we foster an engaging, collaborative work‑life culture that nurtures career development.
Role Overview
The Investment Administrator will support Murphy’s Group Investments activities across the existing portfolio and new investment opportunities. Working closely with senior investment professionals, the role involves sourcing, screening, reporting and portfolio support, offering hands‑on exposure to internal, venture and growth investing.
A Day in the Life
* Manage inbound investment opportunities and maintain a structured deal pipeline.
* Produce market maps, competitor analysis and sector landscape updates to support sourcing and strategic decision‑making.
* Support quarterly reviews of priority sectors and emerging investment themes.
* Run initial triage assessments on early‑stage opportunities, evaluating strategic fit, management capability, market opportunity, product alignment, financial projections and proposed deal terms.
* Prepare concise screening summaries and recommendations for the Group Investments team.
* Maintain the investment deal management platform, ensuring information accuracy, completeness and audit readiness.
* Track opportunity status, key documentation and decision history.
* Prepare draft weekly pipeline reports analysing inflow by sector, growth stage, strategic alignment and funding requirements.
* Support monthly and quarterly reporting covering pipeline activity, capital deployment and key investment KPIs.
* Assist with board pack preparation, including performance updates and investment summaries.
* Maintain governance trackers for approvals, conditions precedent and post‑investment actions.
* Maintain portfolio risk and opportunity registers, supporting quarterly reviews and updates.
* Assist with portfolio monitoring activities, including performance tracking and issue escalation.
* Support the development of investment business cases and Capex funding requests, providing financial analysis and presentation materials.
* Assist with scenario analysis and supporting documentation as required.
* Produce draft monthly financial and commercial analysis, including variance commentary under the guidance of the Investments team.
* Provide ad‑hoc analysis to inform investment decisions and strategic initiatives.
* Work closely with investment business leads and central teams to support strategic initiatives and business development activity.
* Provide general analytical and presentation support to the Group Investments team as required.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree (Finance, Economics, STEM, Business or related discipline) or equivalent.
* Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills.
* Confident in producing presentations and written materials using PowerPoint.
* Understanding of core investment concepts (e.g. IRR, equity and debt structures, unit economics).
* Demonstrable interest in venture, growth or infrastructure investing.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
* Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
* Internship or placement experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, consulting or a high‑growth business.
* Understanding of cap tables, term sheets and early‑stage valuation approaches.
* Awareness of ESG considerations relevant to investing.
* Interest in or exposure to the infra‑tech or construction adjacent markets.
* Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
* 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy an additional 2 days each year (holiday increases with length of service).
* Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review.
* Above‑market rate contributory pension scheme.
* Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay.
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus.
* Extra weeks holiday for employees getting married and a wedding bonus.
* Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations.
* Dedicated and continued investment in professional development.
* Retail discounts, cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle‑to‑work scheme and other benefits.
About Murphy
Murphy is formally recognised as a sector‑leading employer and is Platinum Investors In People accredited. With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m invested in environmentally friendly plants in 2024, we are proud of our diverse workforce of over sixty nationalities and a wide range of backgrounds. #MoretoMurphy
Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
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