Job Description
The role will be part of the London-based Barclays Climate Ventures ("BCV") team within Principal Investments, focusing on origination support for identifying opportunities to invest in early stage private companies developing, commercialising, and scaling Climate Tech. The activities are split into (i) internal and external ecosystem development/engagements, (ii) business development and (iii) origination.
Responsibilities: Mapping the investor community and maintaining an accurate landscape of active investors and their investment mandates. Supporting the design and coordination of key BCV engagements such as portfolio days, investor events, and industry roundtables. Assisting in the development of content for BCV internal/external messaging and brand materials. Preparing research and briefing packs for senior stakeholders ahead of investor and company meetings and attending meetings where appropriate to capture actions and ensure follow through. Conducting research to support the development of BCV's investment thesis (including, but not limited to, deal selection methodologies, assessment criteria, sector themes, and technologies). Market mapping and screening based on investment theses to identify specific opportunities for further due diligence.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in strategic investing, the venture capital sector or as an analyst covering a relevant sector such as energy, industrial or manufacturing. Personal attributes to include experience or desire to work in a high pressure transactional environment, excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a high performance team environment. An interest in climate tech and sustainability is desirable.
You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job specific technical skills.
This role is located within our London office.
