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Be part of building Scotland’s future
Scottish Enterprise is Scotland's national and international economic development agency. We work to transform the Scottish economy by helping businesses to innovate and scale, creating high-value jobs, boosting productivity, and growing national wealth.
Join our Strategic Investment team as a Specialist and deliver some of Scottish Enterprise’s most meaningful investment opportunities. You’ll work across multiple sectors and business areas, structuring and managing the complex deals driving SE’s strategic ambitions.
Find out from our CEO what makes Scottish Enterprise a unique place to work
The role
Reporting to the Team Leader, you’ll work with other experienced specialists to lead some of SE’s most high-profile commercial deals, working with complex investment structures including both equity and debt instruments. Supported by your team and colleagues across SE, you’ll manage deals from origination to exit, securing strong financial returns.
Your responsibilities will include:
Who we’re looking for:
You’ll have an extensive transactional background giving you confidence across every moving part in an investment proposition. You’ll enjoy using your expertise to find creative solutions to complex problems and build consensus with colleagues. Your negotiation skills extend beyond your organisation, to prospects and other funders.
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
Role Profile
Further information on the role can be found in the attached role profile.
Life at Scottish Enterprise
As one of Scotland’s Top 10 Flexible Employers, we pride ourselves on empowering our colleagues to work when and where they can best deliver their role in support of our corporate plan. Learn more about working with us
How to apply
If you're interested in this role, please complete your application form by 11 August 2024.
Interview dates
First interviews: w/c 19 August
Second interviews: tbc
Our values
Being part of Scottish Enterprise means being open to new ideas and trying different ways of working. We support each other to reach our full potential. We celebrate shared success and learn together when things don’t go so well. And we always treat each other fairly, with respect and understanding. Together, we are the difference.
At Scottish Enterprise, we’re proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience and thought is vital to the success of our vision for the future of every community across Scotland. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
We commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required, not only during the application and assessment process but throughout employment with us.
We have the following networks which are open to all colleagues to help drive inclusion, Disability Positive, Gender Balanced, Multi-cultural, Multi-Generational and Pride (LGBTQ+).
Apply now to build your future with us.