Investment Manager, Venture & Growth Equity

We have exciting opportunity for an Investment Manager – Venture and Growth Equity to join our Private Markets team on a permanent basis, based in our London office with hybrid working.

The Role

As an Investment Manager, you will work across the full investment lifecycle, from origination and due diligence to portfolio management and value creation, contributing to investment decisions across funds, co-investments and direct opportunities. Working alongside experienced investment professionals, you will build relationships across the venture ecosystem whilst taking ownership of investment activities and helping deliver attractive long-term returns for our members.

Investment Analysis & Execution

• Identify and evaluate venture and growth equity investment opportunities.
• Build financial models and valuation analyses.
• Conduct commercial, financial and operational due diligence.
• Develop investment theses and investment recommendations.
• Structure and execute investment transactions.
• Prepare and present investment papers to senior stakeholders.

Portfolio Management

• Monitor portfolio performance, risks and value drivers.
• Assess follow-on investment opportunities and exit options.
• Contribute to portfolio construction and capital allocation decisions.

Strategy & Research

• Conduct market, sector and thematic research.
• Identify emerging trends, opportunities and risks.
• Support investment strategy development and strategic initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build relationships with fund managers, entrepreneurs, management teams, advisers and co-investors.
• Present investment and portfolio updates to stakeholders.
• Represent Railpen at meetings, conferences and industry events.

Team Contribution

• Collaborate across Private Markets and the wider organisation.
• Share knowledge, insights and best practice.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement and intellectual curiosity.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues where appropriate.

This role is classified as a ‘Certified Person’ under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) and will therefore be subject to the additional requirements prescribed by the FCA.

The Person

You'll bring strong analytical skills, commercial judgement and intellectual curiosity, with the ability to communicate effectively, build strong relationships and make informed investment decisions. A collaborative and adaptable approach, combined with a high level of ownership and accountability, will be key to success in this role.

You’ll have:

• 5+ years relevant experience within venture capital, growth equity, private equity or related investment strategies.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills with direct investment experience.
• Broad understanding of businesses across diverse sectors.
• Experience conducting commercial, financial and operational due diligence and ability to manage end to end investment processes.
• Strong investment judgement, critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Next Steps

Please apply via the apply button or visit Careers by 30th October 2026.

Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life.

About Us

At Railpen we know that it’s the talent of our people that makes us good at what we do and enables us to continue to achieve our mission to pay members’ pensions securely, affordably and sustainably.

The unique nature of Railpen offers our people a wide variety of interesting opportunities for innovation, thought leadership and personal development. We encourage people to challenge, explore unconventional ideas and give each other the space to learn from our mistakes. We take time to listen to each other’s ideas and understand what we each do, and what we need from each other to help us be at our best.

Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment, we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life.