Deputy Head of Investments

2 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Uncapped Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced investment professional to join our team as Deputy Head of Investments. As a key member of our Risk team, you will be responsible for leading a team of investment analysts and collaborating with founders to secure working capital for business growth.

As Deputy Head of Investments, you will report to the Director of Investments and serve as their deputy in their absence. You will leverage your expertise to deepen our understanding of markets, sectors, business models, and use cases we serve.

Key Responsibilities
  • Evaluate strategic investment opportunities and make recommendations to the Credit Committee
  • Meet with founders and their management teams to understand their business model and assess their needs and risk profile
  • Own underwriting models and be accountable for their performance
  • Lead the monthly large loan monitoring process to identify any risks to repayment
  • Support the Director of Investments in improving our underwriting capabilities through continuous process improvements
  • Stand in for the Director of Investments in their absence
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience in making large investment decisions (£/$2m+), preferably within the venture capital/venture debt/start-up financing ecosystem
  • Experience in investing in asset-light business models (e.g., e-commerce, SaaS)
  • Strong educational background in finance, preferably holding an accounting/finance degree or an MBA
  • Highly analytical, possessing expert-level experience and expertise in interpreting complex financial accounts/business data for underwriting purposes
  • A confident communicator who can effectively interview founders and their CFOs to understand their business and financial performance, and articulate our decisions and rationale back to them
  • Strong knowledge of sectors we operate in - you should intricately understand e-commerce / online / SaaS business models
  • Commercial mindset - the ability to find a deal while protecting the business
  • Organised, flexible and focused, with the ability to context-switch
  • Hawk-eye level attention to detail, ability to zoom in and spot what others may miss
  • Entrepreneurial mindset - you should constantly look to make the most of available opportunities, be decisive, overcome quickly to learn from setbacks
  • Collaborative mindset, not afraid to over-communicate in a remote environment
What We Offer
  • Unlimited holiday: we believe that well-rested and happy people make the best employees
  • Competitive compensation plan
  • Personal growth fund: Raise your game from great to spectacular
  • Monthly recognition and awards: Celebrate wins big and small
  • The opportunity to make a big impact every day on the lives of European and US entrepreneurs
  • Workspaces in Warsaw, London and Atlanta

We can only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada without requiring visa sponsorship.

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