Associate Recruitment Campaign across Glasgow and London

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Welcome Letter from SEP's Managing Partner

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for considering joining our firm.

We are technology growth equity specialists and for the last two decades have been working in partnership with ambitious technology entrepreneurs across Europe to build world class companies.

We have a successful track record, a highly selective and disciplined investment approach, and a diversified portfolio of resilient, high growth companies with a global outlook.  Due to increasing interest in growth equity as a driver of business growth and our model of close engagement with portfolio companies, we are seeking to expand our team at Associate level.

SEP has a positive, inclusive and progressive culture and support the growth of sustainable businesses which are excellent employers and good corporate citizens. We ourselves are signatories of the United Nations PRI (principles for responsible investment) as well as HM Treasury’s Women in Finance Charter.

You will join a first-class team and work alongside our experienced investment executives to identify and assess technology growth equity opportunities and engage regularly and meaningfully with founders and management teams to help grow and internationalise businesses. You will also receive mentoring and development to grow and maximise your own potential.

We look forward to your application.

Calum Paterson, Managing Partner

SEP is one of Europe’s leading technology growth equity firms.   We have a successful track record spanning over 20 years and have been ranked as one of the most consistent, top performing venture capital fund managers globally.  We specialise in enterprise and consumer-focused software and internet companies and have backed some of Europe’s most exciting businesses including Skyscanner, Mister Spex, Babbel, Dotmatics and Matchesfashion.

We invest in dynamic and ambitious founder-led technology companies across the UK, Ireland and other European countries typically investing £10 million to £25 million, usually for a minority shareholding.  We have strong sector knowledge and business building experience and bring the skill and industry network to add value to the companies we invest in. You can learn more about our portfolio companies here.

SEP is led by Managing Partner Calum Paterson and wholly owned by its seven partners.  We have 35 staff operating from offices in Glasgow and London and there is a strong team culture across the firm. Further details of our investment and senior leadership team can be found here.  We are down to earth, approachable, knowledgeable and work hard for the companies we invest in. Strong relationships with management teams, advisers, non-executives and others in our network really matter to us. You can learn more about how we work with companies and our approach to creating long term value here.

We invest responsibly and are a signatory of the UNPRI.  We believe that by taking a responsible, long-term approach to investment and by understanding and managing risk we can create value for our investors and the companies we invest in while also benefitting society more broadly. We have developed our own bespoke responsible investment framework which is enabling us to consider environmental, social and governance themes across the investment lifecycle from initial analysis and due diligence right through to active ownership and eventual exit.

Additional insight:

  • In 2020 SEP featured as the highest-ranking European firm in a Dow Jones report listing the top 10 best-performing venture capital firms globally.We have a strong track record and have been name BPE Unquote Venture Capital Firm of the Year on six separate occasions.
  • SEP has an exciting and varied portfolio – you can see more about this here
  • We are a signatory to the Women in Finance Charter, have a number of females in senior management positions and are committed to improving diversity across our team.
  • Our culture is based on trust, commitment and integrity and we are committed to developing our people. Ongoing learning and development is available to all staff and we have shared values.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to bolster our team at Associate level.  There is flexibility over a Glasgow or London base for this role. You will work alongside our experienced investment team to identify and assess technology growth equity opportunities and engage regularly and meaningfully with founders and management teams to help grow and internationalise businesses. Travel across the UK and in Europe forms an essential part of the role.

Candidates must obtain strong financial and commercial acumen but, also portray the right attributes to be successful in such an entrepreneurial, collaborative and dynamic environment. You must be a self-starter, energetic and have a genuine passion for technology whilst, possessing the highest standards of business ethics.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast paced, challenging and rewarding working environment, providing ample opportunities for personal and professional development.

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Candidates wishing to apply should provide a tailored CV and covering letter. This should be addressed to [email protected]

Should you have questions or wish to discuss the opportunity prior to applying please contact Sophie Randles, Director at Livingston James on 07432480922.

The recruitment of this position is managed by Livingston James