
Figurative
Job Summary
Job Description
Figurative is an independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to impact, investment and innovation in the cultural and creative sector. We bring together deep expertise through Arts & Culture Finance (formerly part of Nesta) and New Philanthropy for Arts & Culture to unlock new and innovative ways of funding and supporting the UK’s arts ecosystem.
We believe arts and culture have the power to transform lives and communities. Our mission is to ensure cultural and creative organisations can thrive, test bold ideas, and build sustainable futures.
The Role
We’re looking for a motivated, curious Investment Analyst to join our close-knit, fast-paced team and help broaden access to social finance for arts, culture and heritage organisations across the UK.
You’ll primarily support our flagship £18 million Arts & Culture Impact Fund (ACIF), which provides flexible loans to enable arts, culture and heritage organisations to achieve their ambitions. In this role, you’ll work across the full investment cycle – from assessing new opportunities to supporting portfolio organisations. Current investees range from Music Venue Properties, which brings grassroots music venues into community ownership, to the Royal Shakespeare Company, an innovative theatre company with a global reach.
- Salary in the range of £36,000-£38,000, depending on experience.
- Hybrid working arrangement based at Somerset House in central London, with flexibility and some travel within the UK.
- Generous annual leave, pension contribution and the opportunity to develop your skills at the intersection of creativity, social change and investment.
- A supportive, mission-driven team committed to helping you grow.
Job Requirements
Experience and Knowledge
- Some professional experience in a relevant field such as investment, finance, consulting, or social finance.
- Strong understanding of financial statements, cashflows, budgets and core financial concepts.
- Skilled at manipulating and maintaining financial models to evaluate business plans and support investment decisions.
- Confident conducting scenario analysis to test assumptions and assess risks under different projections.
- Desirable: exposure to deal-making involving small businesses, charities and/or social enterprises.
- Desirable: familiarity with social impact concepts or experience working with charities, social enterprises or cultural organisations.
Skills and Strengths
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Clear and concise writing style, able to turn complex information into compelling narratives.
- Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with a range of people.
- Desirable: professional financial qualifications, such as CA, IMC
Job Overview
- Job Title: Investment Analyst – Social Impact Investing
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Combined arts
- Role: Finance
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Sun, 03 Aug 2025
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Location:
London
Job: Investment Analyst – Social Impact Investing
Job: Investment Analyst – Social Impact Investing
Organisation: Figurative
Postcode: WC2R 1LA
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