Thriving Investments is socially conscious fund manager focussed on investment into the ‘living' sector. It has grown its assets under management to £1.1bn across four funds that invest in a range of housing tenures that deliver market returns to investors and social impact. It has a business plan to grow to £5bn + through both launching new funds and growing the existing ones. The Investment Team are seeking to hire an investment professional to support this growth.

Thriving Investments has a current team of over 20 people based across the UK with its main office in central London.  It is supported by a board of non-executive directors from across the residential, sustainability and investment management sectors with access to support from other functions such as IT, Finance, HR and Facilities from its parent, Places for People.  

More about the role: 

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Fund Manager on a permanent basis. 

Working out of Edinburgh 2-3 days a week you will support the Fund Director of the New Avenue Living strategy, encompassing the MMR Fund in Scotland, GM Essential Worker Fund and future NAL strategies. You will also assist the general day to day operation of the funds.  

About you: 

On a daily basis, you will work closely with the wider Thriving Investment team on fund accounting and reporting. In addition to supporting the production of reports for investors you will maintain the live fund model and ensure performance is maintained and revenues maximised. In addition, you will assist investors with due diligence and onboarding for new and existing strategies. 

At Places for People, we are committed to a safe working environment so a basic DBS check is mandatory. 

Experience/ Skills: 

• A proven track record of working in a similar role,
• Experience in real estate Investment, Valuations or Capital at a Real Estate Organisation,
• Experience / knowledge of the UK Property Market,
• Proficiency with Excel and IT skills,
• Stakeholder engagement and good communication skills.

The benefits    

We are an ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.      

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:      

• Competitive salary
• Excellent holiday package – 28 Days + Annual Leave
• Private Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Bonus Scheme
• Company Car/Car Allowance
• Training and development    
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.    

For more Information, please download the attached Job Profile  

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

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We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. 

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